Taxus baccata, or English Yew, is one of the most reliable and classic evergreen hedging plants. Supplied as a rootball plant, it establishes quickly and creates a dense, year-round screen that’s ideal for privacy or formal gardens. With its rich, dark green needles and elegant appearance, it’s perfect for shaping into neat hedges or letting grow naturally for a softer look.
Because these are rootball plants, they’re dug straight from the ground with their roots carefully wrapped, making them strong, healthy and ready to plant during the autumn and winter months when conditions are perfect for establishment.
Evergreen foliage for year-round colour and cover
Dense, dark green needles ideal for formal or informal hedging
Long-lived and extremely hardy
Excellent for shaping and topiary
Provides food and shelter for wildlife
Supplied as rootball plants for strong root systems and quick establishment
Best planted from autumn to spring for optimal growth
Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil
Space plants roughly 45–60cm apart for a dense hedge (wider if you prefer a looser screen)
Water regularly after planting, especially in the first season, to help roots establish
Apply a mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
Trim once or twice a year to keep the hedge neat and encourage dense growth
Once established, Yew is very low maintenance and highly tolerant of pruning
