Yew Hedging
Taxus baccata · Common Yew
The classic English hedge – dense, dark green and exceptionally long-lived, happy in sun or full shade and tolerant of hard clipping. Choose your root type below, then compare every size in one list.
From £2.65 per plant
Which root type is right for me?Plants per metre is for a single row. Prices include VAT. Bulk discounts up to 15% applied at checkout.
- Yew Hedging Bare Root 25-30cm Delivery from November £2.65
- Yew Hedging Bare Root 50-70cm Delivery from November £3.51
- Yew Hedging 2 Litre Pot 30-35 cm £5.95
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 60-80cm Tall & 30cm Wide £18.75
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 90-100cm Tall & 40cm Wide £22.50
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 80-100cm £24.00
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 100-120cm Tall & 40cm Wide £32.50
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 120-140cm Tall & 30cm Wide £46.50
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 140-160cm & 40-50cm Wide £71.50
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 160-180cm Tall & 40-50cm Wide £90.00
- Yew Hedging 140/150cm Extra Wide 35 Litre Pot £120.00
- Yew Hedging Root Ball 180-200cm Tall & 50-60 Wide £140.00
- Yew Hedging 200cm £175.00
- Yew Hedging Instant 200cm Wired Root Ball £225.00
- Yew Hedging Instant 200-225cm Wired Root Ball £270.00
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Which root type is right for me?
| Bare root | Root ball | Pot grown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered | From November | From October | All year |
| Sizes | 25–70cm | 60cm–2m | 30cm–2m |
| Cost | Lowest | Best value for height | Mid |
| Best for | Long hedges on a budget | Height fast in winter | Planting any time |
| Plant | Within days of arrival | Within a week or two | When you're ready |
How many plants per metre?
Bare root: 4–5 per metre. Root balls and pots: 2–3 per metre for a dense hedge sooner. Every size in the table shows its own figure for a single row.
How fast does it grow?
Quicker than its reputation – 20–40cm a year once established, and the root-ball sizes give you height from day one.
How tall will it get?
A yew hedge can be kept at anything from 1m to 4m or more. It regrows from old wood, so even an overgrown hedge can be cut back hard and renewed.
When will my order arrive?
Pot-grown plants dispatch all year. Root-ball plants deliver from October and bare-root from November – we'll email your delivery date as soon as they're ready.
About yew hedging
Yew hedging for timeless, evergreen structure
Yew hedging (Taxus baccata) is one of the most respected and long-lasting evergreen hedge plants used in UK gardens. Known for its dense growth, rich green foliage and exceptional longevity, yew is the hedge of choice for formal gardens, estates and high-quality boundaries.
Why choose yew for hedging?
- Dense evergreen foliage for year-round screening
- Excellent response to clipping and shaping
- Extremely long-lived hedge plant
- Ideal for formal and structured hedge lines
A premium hedge plant
Yew is valued not for speed, but for quality. Once established, it forms an exceptionally dense hedge that can be maintained at almost any height, making it suitable for both low formal hedges and tall boundary planting.
Growth rate and maintenance
Yew has a slow to moderate growth rate, which makes it easy to control compared to faster conifers. Regular trimming encourages dense growth and allows precise shaping, including flat faces and crisp lines.
Best uses for yew hedging
- Formal garden hedges
- Long-term boundary planting
- Estate and heritage landscapes
- High-quality evergreen screening
Planting tip – patience pays off
Yew hedging establishes steadily rather than quickly, but rewards patience with one of the densest and most durable hedges available.
Yew compared to other conifer hedges
Yew is chosen for refinement and longevity rather than speed. For faster evergreen conifers, explore our Conifer Hedging collection.
To view the full range of hedge plants, including evergreen and deciduous options, visit our main Hedging Plants collection.