Yew Baccata David 18 Litre Pot

Taxus baccata 'David' – A Hardy, Compact Yew with Year-Round Appeal

Taxus baccata 'David' is a dense, compact variety of the common yew, known for its rich, dark green needles and slow growth. This hardy evergreen forms a rounded, bushy shape, reaching around 1 meter in height after 10 years. Perfect for small gardens, hedges, or container planting, it provides structure and colour throughout the year, with minimal maintenance required.

Why Grow Taxus baccata 'David'?

• Compact, Rounded Growth – Reaches up to 1 meter in 10 years, making it ideal for small spaces and containers.
• Dark Green Foliage – Attractive year-round colour with glossy, evergreen needles.
• Low Maintenance – Hardy, slow-growing, and resistant to most pests and diseases.
• Perfect for Hedges & Containers – Ideal for creating low hedges, borders, or as part of a container display.

Height of Plant
Taxus baccata 'David' grows up to approximately 1 meter in height in 10 years, making it a great choice for small spaces and containers.

Where to Site Your Taxus baccata 'David'
This versatile yew thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It's perfect for:

• Low hedges and borders
• Containers and patio displays
• Small gardens and woodland gardens

How to Grow and Care for Your Taxus baccata 'David'

• Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but can tolerate a range of conditions.
• Light – Best in full sun to partial shade; it can tolerate some shade.
• Watering – Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry periods. Once established, it's drought-tolerant.
• Maintenance:
  • Pruning – Light pruning can be done to maintain shape, ideally in early spring.
  • Mulching – Apply mulch to retain moisture and keep the soil cool in summer.
  • Pest & Disease Resistance – Resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance plant.
  • Cold Hardy – Tolerates cold weather and retains its dark green foliage year-round.

Perfect Plant Combinations
Taxus baccata 'David' pairs well with other evergreens, dwarf conifers, or flowering perennials. Its dark green foliage offers a beautiful backdrop to plants such as hostas, heathers, or ferns, creating a rich, textured landscape.

With its compact growth, glossy foliage, and minimal care requirements, Taxus baccata 'David' is an excellent choice for small gardens, containers, and hedging. It provides year-round structure, colour, and elegance to any landscape.

Yew Baccata David 18 Litre Pot 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.