Common Yew
Taxus baccata
Yew trees are native to Britain and particularly common in England and Wales, where they are a common sight in many churchyards. Taxus baccata is a very slow growing variety that can be expected to live for many hundreds of years. It is a useful tree for hedging and topiary and has the benefit of allowing close trimming. It’s tolerance of shade also makes it ideal for planting under large trees where few other conifers would survive. Conspicuous flowers appear in early spring and are followed by fruits in late summer. The fruits have bright red, fleshy covering over the seeds. CAUTION It is the seed inside the fruit that is poisonous.
Position:
Full sun to dense shade
Soil:
A moist, yet well-drained, fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Slow to average
Flowering Period:
March to April
Flower Colour:
Insignificant
Other Features:
USES: - For woodland or copse plant 5-9 young trees together at 1/m2 centres. For hedging plant at 4 to 7 linear metre, double, staggered row 200mm apart.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
PLANTING & CARE: - Only plant bare rooted plants from November to March. Always ensure the roots are kept moist. If you can’t plant immediately upon receipt, dig a 200mm trench, put the plant roots in and cover with soil until required. Prior to planting, dip roots in water to ensure the roots are planted wet. Dig the hole approximately 20mm deeper than the plant root to allow the plant to be planted slightly deeper than it’s been grown at in the nursery. Back fill the hole with well broken up soil holding the plant upright in position. Top dress with bonemeal, 1 handful per 4 plants or 1 osmacote tablet per plant. Keep well watered in the first year of development and apply bonemeal annually in March. To grow as a hedge cut to height required annually in September.
Eventual Height: 3 to 5m or cut to size
Eventual Spread:
10m or cut to size
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3 litre pot |
40-60cm |
£7.70 |
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