English Yew (Taxus baccata) 90-120cm Rootball Hedging

English Yew (Taxus baccata) 90-120cm Rootball Hedging offers a classic, evergreen privacy solution for UK gardens and landscapes. Each plant arrives as a bareroot rootball, measuring 90-120cm tall, ready for easy planting and rapid establishment.

Why Choose English Yew For Hedges?

• Low Maintenance: Taxus baccata requires just one trim per year and is drought-tolerant once established.
• Dense, Year-Round Screening: Grows up to 30-40cm annually and provides thick, sound-insulating foliage for privacy.
• Native Resilience: Hardy to -20°C, tolerant of most soils (avoid waterlogged areas), and proven for long-lived UK boundaries.

Planting & Care

• Recommended Spacing: 2-3 plants per linear metre for fast, seamless coverage.
• Wildlife Benefits: Mature female plants display red berries (autumn/winter) that feed birds; dense branches shelter wildlife.

FAQs

• Is English yew safe for pets and children? All yew parts are toxic if ingested. Avoid planting near grazing animals; supervise children and pets.
• How does yew compare to other evergreens? Yew is slower-growing than Leylandii but offers superior longevity, shade tolerance, and pruning flexibility.
• How fast will my hedge fill out? 90-120cm rootballs will establish and start thickening from year one with regular watering and feeding.