English Yew 40/60cm Bare Root (Taxus baccata)

Taxus Baccata - English Yew

English Yew are native to the UK and are extremely long lived.  English Yew is an old classic commonly seen in churchyards, as a large imposing tree or a classical informal hedge.  They have been used to outline mazes and topiary pieces of plant art.  When grown as a hedge screening they should be kept at about 3m or as a tree specimen it can reach heights of about 15m. 

Female Yew Trees produce the small red berry type fruits that are attractive to birds and are best visible during the winter months.  Yew trees are one of the most magnificent specimens with its dark green foliage, aromatic when crushed, in any garden or location.

Yew will grow in most soils and locations, and can be drought tolerant.  Chalk, light sandy and limestone soils will not bother the Yew nor slow its growth down.  Plant in sunny positon for best growth, but never in waterlogged ground.   

Common Name: English Yew

Genus: Taxus    

Species:  baccata

Type:  Bareroot

 Size:  40/60cm

Rate of Growth:  Average about 20-40cm per year

Fruit:  Red

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade, full shade, exposed sites

Soil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types including clay, well-draining, moist

pH:  neutral, alkaline, acid

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3  per metre single row for hedging 

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 12metres

Spread: 8 metres

Misc.: First two years English Yew need substantial amounts of water, but not waterlogged, soil must be well draining.  Can be maintained at 1-5m tall.

**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.