Yew Hedging 140-160cm Root Ball

Yew Hedging (Taxus baccata) – 140/160cm Root Ball

Evergreen Hedge with Classic Appeal and Quick Establishment

Yew Hedging at 140–160cm tall, supplied with a healthy root ball, offers a well-established evergreen screen perfect for creating privacy, shelter, and timeless garden structure. This size strikes a great balance between manageable planting and rapid growth to fill gaps quickly.

Its dense, dark green needle-like foliage makes it a favourite in traditional and formal gardens, delivering year-round colour and a classic refined look.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring: Fresh growth brightens the deep green foliage.

• Summer: Dense, lush needles create effective screening and wind protection.

• Autumn: Female plants may bear attractive red berries, supporting local wildlife.

• Winter: Retains rich evergreen colour, maintaining garden structure through cold months.

Key Features

• Height: 140–160cm (approx. 4.5–5.25ft) at planting

• Foliage: Dark green, needle-like, dense and evergreen

• Growth Rate: Moderate, with steady height and width increase annually

• Form: Upright, bushy habit ideal for clipping into formal or natural shapes

• Root Ball: Field-grown for strong roots ensuring good establishment

Ideal Uses

• Privacy hedges in residential gardens

• Shelterbelts and windbreaks

• Formal clipped hedges and topiary

• Borders and boundaries needing evergreen screening

• Shade-tolerant hedging for diverse garden settings

• Wildlife-friendly garden structure with berry production

Planting & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Adaptable, prefers well-drained fertile soil

• Spacing: Plant 2–3 plants per metre for dense coverage

• Watering: Regular watering during establishment phase

• Maintenance: Annual or biannual trimming to maintain shape

• Feeding: Apply balanced fertiliser in spring to boost growth

Why Choose Yew Hedging 140-160cm?

• Provides instant privacy and shelter with semi-mature plants

• Classic, evergreen foliage that adds year-round garden structure

• Versatile and durable, suitable for formal or informal hedges

• Supports garden wildlife with berries and dense cover

• Ideal size for gardeners wanting quicker results without large-scale planting

Yew Hedging 140-160cm 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.