Yew Hedging Bare Root 40/60cm

Evergreen Elegance for Classic Garden Screens

These 40–60cm bare root Yew (Taxus baccata) plants are ideal for establishing a robust, formal hedge with quicker results than smaller sizes. Yew is renowned for its dense, dark green foliage and remarkable tolerance to pruning, making it a top choice for privacy, windbreaks, and traditional garden designs.

Key Features

• Supplied Height: 40–60cm (bare root, young plants)

• Foliage: Soft, dark green needle-like leaves providing year-round coverage

• Growth Rate: Moderate, allowing faster hedge establishment

• Mature Height: Can grow up to 10 metres, typically maintained at 1–3 metres for hedges

• Form: Upright and dense, excellent for formal shapes

• Berries: Bright red, attractive to wildlife in autumn

Planting & Spacing

• Planting Season: Best planted November to March while dormant

• Spacing Recommendations:

  • Single row: 5 plants per metre

  • Double staggered rows: 8 plants per metre for quicker density

• Soil Preferences: Thrives in well-drained soils; adaptable to clay, chalk, and poor soils

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Maintenance: Prune regularly to encourage dense growth and maintain shape

Why Choose Yew Hedging Bare Root 40/60cm?

• Larger size offers faster hedge coverage than smaller plants

• Strong, healthy root system promotes successful establishment

• Classic, versatile choice for both formal and informal garden styles

Benefits of Yew Hedging

• Provides dense, evergreen privacy and wind protection year-round

• Highly tolerant of clipping, perfect for neat hedges and topiary

• Long-lived, hardy, and adaptable across a wide range of conditions

• Supports garden wildlife with its autumn berries

• Adds traditional elegance and structure to any landscape

Yew Hedging Bare Root 40/60cm is the perfect starting size for gardeners seeking to create a classic, evergreen hedge that will quickly establish and provide lasting beauty, shelter, and privacy in your garden.

Pros:

1. Cost-Effective: Bare root plants are generally cheaper than potted plants.
2. Variety: Greater selection of species available.
3. Establishment: Often establish quickly in the garden.

Cons:

1. Timing: Must be planted during the dormant season (late autumn to early spring).
2. Initial Care: Require careful handling and timely planting.

Preparation for Planting:

1. Soak Roots: Immerse the roots in water for a few hours before planting to rehydrate them.
2. Inspect: Trim any damaged roots with clean, sharp scissors.
3. Dig Hole: Ensure the hole is wide enough to spread roots out without bending them.
4. Consider Cutting back: Cutting back by up to 1/3, especially on taller plants will reduce possible losses and improve plant establishment.

Planting Process:

1. Plant Depth: Plant at the same depth they were grown in the nursery, indicated by the soil mark on the stem.
2. Fill Hole: Backfill with soil, ensuring no air pockets around the roots.
3. Water: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.

Possibility of Losses:

• Adjustment Period: Some plants may not survive the transition due to transplant shock or poor initial care.
• Mitigation: Proper planting techniques and aftercare, like regular watering and mulching, can reduce losses.

Aftercare Tips:

1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during the establishment period.
2. Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
3. Protection: Protect young plants from extreme weather and pests.

Bare root planting is a straightforward, economical way to enhance your garden, provided you follow these essential steps to ensure successful establishment.

Full Guide to planting bare root can be found here

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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.