Taxus baccataCommon yew
£32.99
Overview
Taxus baccata, our traditional and native yew, is easy and tolerant and will adapt to most conditions including shade. It clips to a very fine hedge if undertaken twice in spring/summer, but not after August, and makes an excellent subject for topiary. Slower growing then other varieties. Height unclipped 2.5m x Spread 1.2m (6-8ft x 4ft) approx. in 10 years. All parts are toxic. Very tolerant of wind, drought, full sun or deep shade. To form a hedge plant 90cm (3ft) apart and trim during summer when required.
Taxus baccata, our traditional and native yew, is easy and tolerant and will adapt to most conditions including shade. It clips to a very fine hedge if undertaken twice in spring/summer, but not after August, and makes an excellent subject for topiary. Slower growing then other varieties. Height unclipped 2.5m x Spread 1.2m (6-8ft x 4ft) approx. in 10 years. All parts are toxic. Very tolerant of wind, drought, full sun or deep shade.
To form a hedge plant 90cm (3ft) apart and trim during summer when required.
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Heavy clay, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky |
| Aspect | Sun, Shade, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
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| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 2.5m (6-8ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 7.5 Litre |
| Special Conditions | Coastal, Damp Shade, Dry and Sunny, Dry Shade, Requires Frost Protection, Windy |
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