English Yew | Taxus baccata
The UK's favourite conifer
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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English Yew
Taxus baccata
- This classic British evergreen is the UK's favourite conifer, known as the King of Hedges!
- Vibrant, dense green foliage with small red fruits in autumn to feed the birds
- A fully hardy hedge which can reach a height of approx 12m but can easily be maintained at 1-5m
- Yew will grow well in all soil types and sites, and provides a natural filter for noise, wind and pollution
- Compact, needle-like foliage is incredibly easy to trim and once it's reached the height you want, Yew is extremely low maintenance
- Easy to grow, even in shady spots
- Can be left to grow as a bushy tree, producing a rounded habit of dense, dark green linear leaves
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the English Yew can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.
How big does it get?
The English Yew typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 8 to 10 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The English Yew performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The English Yew is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The English Yew needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The English Yew does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Taxus baccata is extremely hardy with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C and performing exceptionally well across the UK.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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