Yew (Taxus baccata )

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The King of Hedging: Classic Irish Yew

For those seeking the ultimate in garden elegance, Taxus baccata (Common Yew) is the definitive choice. This native evergreen is the gold standard for formal hedging and world-class topiary. With its dense, needle-like, dark-green foliage, it creates a lush, velvety backdrop that makes the colors of your flower beds truly “pop.”

Though famous for its longevity, Yew is surprisingly easy to maintain. It is one of the few conifers that can be cut back to the bare wood and still grow back perfectly, making it incredibly forgiving for gardeners. Whether you are aiming for a crisp, low-level border or a towering, majestic privacy screen, Yew provides a timeless, architectural structure that only improves with age.

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SKU: HBH-1802-080-85 Categories: Garden Hedges, Hedges

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Taxus baccata (Common Yew / English Yew)

Best For: Formal gardens, heritage estates, and permanent privacy screening.
Foliage: Deep, dark-green needles that provide a dense, year-round opaque barrier.
Longevity: One of the longest-living plants available; a true investment for your property.
Resilience: Highly shade-tolerant and thrives in most well-drained soils.
Growth Rate: Moderate (approx. 9–12 inches per year); very easy to keep in a neat, sharp shape.
Unique Benefit: Responds exceptionally well to hard pruning and rejuvenation.

Additional information

Size	6 -7 ft
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Soil Conditions	Most Soil Types
Leaves	Green Leaves
Spacing	3 to a Yard Single Row, 4 to a Yard Double Row
Maintenance	Prune Twice a Year: June and August
Seasonality	Year Round