Yew Or Taxus Baccata Ball 85/90cm Root Ball

Taxus baccata – Yew Topiary Ball – Timeless Evergreen Structure

Taxus baccata, commonly known as the English Yew, forms one of the most iconic and enduring evergreen topiary shapes. When clipped into a neat ball, it delivers perfect symmetry, rich dark green foliage, and year-round architectural structure. Highly valued in both traditional and contemporary garden designs, the yew ball is hardy, low-maintenance, and incredibly long-lived, making it a superb choice for entrances, formal borders, patios, or as a feature in modern minimalist landscapes.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh new needles appear a lighter green, contrasting against the darker mature foliage.

• Summer: Dense, glossy evergreen canopy maintains its crisp spherical form.

• Autumn: Slow, steady growth ensures the shape remains tidy with minimal trimming.

• Winter: Provides strong structure and deep colour when the garden is at its barest.

Key Features

• Evergreen – Glossy, deep green foliage for constant colour.

• Elegant topiary form – Perfectly rounded, controlled shape.

• Slow-growing – Holds form well; easy to maintain.

• Very hardy – Thrives in exposed, cold, or urban environments.

• Extremely long-lived – Can last centuries when cared for properly.

Perfect For

• Formal gardens – Adds symmetry, rhythm, and architectural clarity.

• Entrances – Stunning in pairs flanking paths, gates, or doorways.

• Containers – Excellent for patios, terraces, or structured displays.

• Borders – Provides evergreen anchors among perennials and seasonal plants.

• Modern designs – Offers clean lines and sculptural presence.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Grows in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of deeper shade once established.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and adapts to chalk, clay, or loam. Avoid waterlogging.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Care: Trim once a year in late summer for a crisp, clean sphere. Water regularly in the first growing season to establish.

Looks Great With

• Other topiary – Ilex crenata, Pittosporum, or Buxus for structured combinations.

• Lavender, Nepeta, or Salvia – Softens the formality with colour and scent.

• Grasses – Stipa and Festuca add movement and contrast.

• Architectural shrubs – Photinia standards or Euonymus balls for layered structure.

Taxus baccata topiary balls are timeless, elegant, and exceptionally durable. They provide year-round structure and classic style, enhancing any garden from cottage borders to contemporary courtyards.

Yew Or Taxus Baccata Ball 85/90cm Root Ball Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.