English Yew Hedging Plant 150-175cm Root Ball (Taxus baccata)

English Yew (Taxus baccata) Rootball Hedging Plant, 150-175cm tall, delivers dense evergreen privacy for UK gardens—ideal for formal hedges, topiary, and wildlife shelter.

Key Features

• Evergreen conifer with dark green, needle-like foliage up to 150-175cm on delivery
• Suitable for privacy screens, boundary hedges, and formal topiary designs
• Fast establishment when planted as a root ball during dormant season (October–April)
• Effective at noise reduction and year-round visual cover
• Resilient, easy to maintain—annual trim recommended for density
• Red berries produced on female plants provide food for wildlife (toxic to humans/pets if ingested)

Planting and Maintenance

• Requires well-drained soil, partial to full sun
• Trim once annually in late summer for formal shape and compact growth
• Water regularly in the first year after planting
• Tolerates regular shaping for hedges or creative topiary

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Is English yew suitable for privacy hedging in small gardens? A: Yes, its dense growth and tolerance for trimming make it effective for compact spaces.
• Q: How does it compare to other conifers? A: Yew maintains rich green color year-round and copes better with shaping than most conifers.
• Q: What annual maintenance is needed? A: Once-yearly trimming and basic watering during dry periods are sufficient.
• Q: Can these plants form topiary? A: Yes, English yew is excellent for formal topiary designs.
• Q: Are yew hedges pet- or child-safe? A: Berries and leaves are toxic if eaten; supervision is recommended in family gardens.