Yew Hedging Bare Root 25-30cm Delivery from November

Yew Hedging Bare Root 25-30cm

Classic Evergreen Hedge for Timeless Elegance

These 25–30cm bare root Yew (Taxus baccata) plants are perfect for establishing a traditional, dense evergreen hedge. Ideal for gardeners seeking a classic and versatile screening plant, Yew offers year-round privacy with its rich, dark green foliage and remarkable tolerance for shaping.

Key Features

• Supplied Height: 25–30cm (bare root, young plants)

• Foliage: Dark green, needle-like leaves, soft to touch

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, approximately 15–25cm per year

• Mature Height: Up to 10 metres if untrimmed, commonly maintained between 1–3 metres as a hedge

• Form: Upright, dense, conical habit

• Flowers: Inconspicuous, wind-pollinated in spring

• Berries: Bright red arils in autumn, attractive to birds

Planting & Spacing

• Best Planting Time: November to March (dormant season)

• Spacing:

  • 5 plants per metre for a single-row hedge

  • 8 plants per metre for quicker screening with staggered double rows

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil; tolerant of clay and chalk

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Maintenance: Responds well to regular pruning for a formal shape and dense growth

Why Choose 25-30cm Bare Root Yew?

• Economical size for gardeners starting a new hedge

• Smaller plants establish well and root easily

• Classic choice for formal hedging and topiary

Benefits of Yew Hedging

• Evergreen privacy and shelter all year round

• Highly tolerant of pruning and shaping for neat, formal hedges

• Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soil and light conditions

• Supports wildlife with berries favored by birds

• Long-lived and resilient, often seen in historic gardens and estates