{"product_id":"yew-taxus-baccata","title":"Yew (taxus baccata)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative UK evergreen conifer, renowned for longevity (some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hcND9i1pSRo?si=zqWwHKTRlni-ythT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrees of Eternity\u003c\/a\u003e live to well over 1,000 years old) and dense, dark green foliage providing year-round structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for formal hedging, topiary, privacy screens, windbreaks, and noise reduction due to thick growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly adaptable: thrives in shade to full sun, most soil types, urban pollution, and dry conditions once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife: offers shelter\/nesting for birds and small mammals; red arils (on female plants) provide food for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow maintenance: slow-growing, requires pruning only once annually; regenerates well even after hard cutting back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Highly toxic (all parts except aril flesh), so caution around children, pets, and livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Late autumn to early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to deep shade; avoid waterlogged areas to prevent root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Well-drained, moist but not wet; tolerates chalky, acidic, or neutral soils—improve with compost\/manure if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig in well-rotted organic matter; for hedges, space plants 2 to 3 per metre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Use bare-root or potted plants; plant at same depth as before, firm soil, and water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly in first year\/dry spells; mulch to retain moisture; minimal feeding needed once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning: Trim hedges in late summer; responds well to shaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"5-10cm","offer_id":58501597987160,"sku":null,"price":0.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15-20cm","offer_id":58501598019928,"sku":null,"price":0.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30-40cm","offer_id":58501598052696,"sku":null,"price":3.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58501598085464,"sku":null,"price":5.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/39e67e31-daef-4038-9c04-a16f13703393.jpg?v=1790024215","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/yew-taxus-baccata","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}