Taxus Baccata, 3L
£15.00
notes
An excellent alternative to box, Taxus baccata (or common yew) makes a statement in any garden, especially during the winter. The attractive, dense evergreen foliage of yew makes it ideal for hedges or topiary where the clipped, sculptural results are widely used, punctuating formal parterres or adding structure and interest to informal gardens.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height & Spread: 12m x 8m in 20-50 years
Features
notes
An excellent alternative to box, Taxus baccata (or common yew) makes a statement in any garden, especially during the winter. The attractive, dense evergreen foliage of yew makes it ideal for hedges or topiary where the clipped, sculptural results are widely used, punctuating formal parterres or adding structure and interest to informal gardens.
INSIGHTS
Traditionally, yew was planted in churchyards to prevent livestock having access to the poisonous seeds of the berries, while at the same encouraging the growth of a timber that was prized for making longbows, so effective in the Middle Ages. Taxus baccata is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
DETAILS
Flowers: Inconspicuous spring flowers are followed later on the female plant by fleshy red fruit. Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic by ingestion
PLANTING
- Moist, well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial shade or full shade
CARE
- For topiary- clip in early to late summer to retain shape. Avoid scorching by not clipping in midday sunshine. (We recommend Sentei Topiary Clippers.)
- Foliage is toxic if ingested. May cause skin irritation
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