English Yew – Taxus baccata
Taxus baccata, commonly known as English Yew, is an elegant and long-lived evergreen plant that has been valued in horticulture and landscape design for centuries. Its dense, dark green foliage provides year-round interest.
Thanks to its excellent tolerance of pruning, English Yew is an ideal choice for creating dense hedges, privacy screens, and formal garden designs. It can also be used as an attractive feature within larger planting schemes.
It is a versatile plant that works well in both residential gardens and professional landscaping projects.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Evergreen Tree/Shrub
Category: Garden Plant
Botanical Name: Taxus baccata
Pot Size: 5L
Plant Height: Approximately 40–60cm
Growing & Care
Position: Grows well in full sun, partial shade, and shade, making it a highly versatile garden plant.
Watering: Water regularly after planting until well established. Avoid prolonged dry conditions and waterlogged areas.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil conditions.
Pruning: Responds very well to regular pruning and shaping, making it an excellent choice for hedges and formal planting.
Important: All parts of the yew plant are toxic if eaten, except for the red fleshy aril surrounding the seed. Care should be taken in gardens where children or pets are present.
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