English Yew Hedge
Taxus baccata [Taxus bac-cata]
Price range: £93.00 through £273.00
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Taxus baccata — English Yew — is the sort of hedge that assumes it will still be here long after most decisions have been forgotten. Dense and dark green, an English yew hedge
Taxus baccata — English Yew — is the sort of hedge that assumes it will still be here long after most decisions have been forgotten. Dense and dark green, an English yew hedge brings a sense of authority and calm to garden boundaries.
English yew hedging is prized for its ability to form exceptionally neat, formal hedges that provide year-round privacy. The evergreen foliage responds beautifully to regular trimming, allowing it to be shaped with real precision. Slow-growing but remarkably long lived, English yew hedge plants reward patience with a boundary that feels considered, permanent and quietly impressive.
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How will my hedge arrive?
This hedge is supplied root balled and wrapped in hessian: the traditional, time-tested way. Grown in the field and lifted in season, it arrives well prepared for planting and settles in with reassuring reliability.
Growing & Care
English yew grows best in well-drained soil and is unusually tolerant of both sun and shade – a rare talent, and one of the reasons it has been trusted in gardens for centuries. During establishment, regular watering helps the hedge settle in properly. Once established, yew is self-contained, requiring little more than routine trimming to maintain its shape. It clips cleanly and predictably, making it ideal for those who appreciate order.
Common Uses
Yew hedging is widely used for formal garden boundaries, privacy screening and architectural planting. Its dense evergreen foliage makes it particularly valuable where year-round cover is essential. Whether lining a drive, enclosing a garden room or defining a formal layout, a yew hedge brings structure without ever feeling overbearing.
Did you know?
Yew is one of the longest-living trees in Britain. Some individual specimens are thought to be well over a thousand years old, which explains why planting a yew hedge has always been considered a rather confident decision.
FAQs
Hedges can be particular creatures. If yours is behaving oddly - or you are - we're always happy to advise. The answer may be waiting below.
Is English yew good for formal hedging? +
Yes. English yew is one of the finest evergreen choices for formal hedging. It clips beautifully, holds its shape impeccably, and brings year-round structure with very little fuss.
How fast does an English yew hedge grow? +
English yew grows at a slow to moderate pace. It prefers to take its time, gradually thickening into a dense hedge that improves with age rather than racing ahead.
Where should I plant an English yew hedge? +
English yew grows well in sun or shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it’s adaptable and long-lived, making it suitable for a wide range of garden settings.
Is English yew easy to maintain as a hedge? +
Yes. Once established, English yew is relatively straightforward to maintain. Its controlled growth and excellent response to trimming make it easy to keep neat and tidy.
