English Yew (taxus baccata)

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£47.50
2.75 1900 £2.75 - £1,900.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

Price each per
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
1000 Trees
20-40cm
£2.75
£2.25
£1.90
£1.70
£1.45
40-60cm
£3.50
£2.80
£2.45
£2.25
£1.90
​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
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Growing Yew Trees (Taxus baccata)
  • Native UK evergreen conifer, renowned for longevity (some Trees of Eternity live to well over 1,000 years old) and dense, dark green foliage providing year-round structure.
  • Excellent for formal hedging, topiary, privacy screens, windbreaks, and noise reduction due to thick growth.
  • Highly adaptable: thrives in shade to full sun, most soil types, urban pollution, and dry conditions once established.
  • Supports wildlife: offers shelter/nesting for birds and small mammals; red arils (on female plants) provide food for birds.
  • Low maintenance: slow-growing, requires pruning only once annually; regenerates well even after hard cutting back.
  • Note: Highly toxic (all parts except aril flesh), so caution around children, pets, and livestock.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Late autumn to early spring.
  • Site: Full sun to deep shade; avoid waterlogged areas to prevent root rot.
  • Soil: Well-drained, moist but not wet; tolerates chalky, acidic, or neutral soils—improve with compost/manure if needed.
  • Preparation: Dig in well-rotted organic matter; for hedges, space plants 2 to 3 per metre.
  • Planting: Use bare-root or potted plants; plant at same depth as before, firm soil, and water thoroughly.
  • Aftercare: Water regularly in first year/dry spells; mulch to retain moisture; minimal feeding needed once established.
  • Pruning: Trim hedges in late summer; responds well to shaping.
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