Yew Hedging 120/140cm

Yew Hedging – The Ultimate Evergreen Hedge for British Gardens

Yew (Taxus baccata) is widely regarded as the finest evergreen hedging plant available, prized for its dense growth, rich dark green foliage, and remarkable longevity. A traditional feature of British gardens for centuries, it creates elegant formal hedges that provide year-round structure, privacy, and architectural beauty.

The soft, dark green needles form a dense, compact hedge that responds exceptionally well to clipping. Whether maintained as a low boundary, a tall privacy screen, or intricate topiary, Yew retains a crisp and refined appearance throughout the year.

One of Yew's greatest advantages is its versatility. It thrives equally well in full sun, partial shade, and even deep shade, making it suitable for almost any garden situation. It is also one of the few hedging plants capable of regenerating from old wood, allowing mature hedges to be renovated successfully if required.

Slow to moderate growing, Yew develops into an incredibly durable hedge that can last for generations when properly maintained. Its dense evergreen habit provides excellent shelter for wildlife and creates a highly effective windbreak and privacy screen.

Hardy, reliable, and timeless, Yew is the preferred choice for formal gardens, country estates, contemporary landscapes, and traditional boundary planting alike.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring: Fresh dark green growth emerges, increasing density.

Summer: Dense evergreen foliage provides excellent screening.

Autumn: Rich green colour remains vibrant and attractive.

Winter: Strong evergreen structure delivers year-round privacy.

Why Grow Yew Hedging?

✔ Premium evergreen hedge plant
✔ Dense year-round privacy and screening
✔ Thrives in sun, shade, and difficult locations
✔ Ideal for formal hedging and topiary
✔ Extremely long-lived and durable
✔ Regenerates from old wood after pruning

Perfect For

• Formal hedging
• Privacy screening
• Boundary definition
• Topiary and garden design
• Traditional and contemporary gardens
• Wildlife-friendly planting

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Full sun, partial shade, or full shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of most soil types.
Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment.
Pruning: Trim once or twice annually to maintain a dense hedge.
Ultimate Size: If left untrimmed, can reach 10–20m tall, but can be maintained at almost any desired height.

Looks Great With

• Beech hedging
• Hornbeam hedging
• Box and Ilex topiary
• Lavender borders
• Formal garden planting schemes

Yew Hedging is the benchmark for evergreen hedges, combining elegance, durability, and year-round structure to create one of the most beautiful and enduring garden boundaries available.