Yew Cone Taxus Baccata 20 Litre Pot 120/140cm

Taxus baccata Cone – Elegant Evergreen Structure for Timeless Gardens

The Taxus baccata Cone, shaped from the classic English Yew, offers a striking, upright silhouette with dense, dark green foliage. Its formal, conical shape adds vertical interest and architectural structure to garden spaces year-round. Ideal for formal layouts, entranceways, topiary displays, and container planting, this evergreen topiary brings enduring beauty with very little upkeep.

🌿 Seasonal Interest & Appearance

Spring:

• Fresh, soft green new growth emerges, creating subtle contrast against mature darker foliage.

• Spring is the perfect time for a light trim to maintain the cone’s crisp shape.

Summer:

• Rich, deep green colour holds well through warm months.

• Adds structure and height to borders or parterres, with excellent drought tolerance once established.

Autumn:

• Foliage stays neat and lush, with occasional red arils (berries) appearing on mature, untrimmed plants.

• A valuable evergreen highlight in mixed plantings.

Winter:

• Maintains form and colour throughout cold months, offering strong winter structure when most plants recede.

• Withstands frost, wind, and even heavy snow.

📏 Structure & Growth

• Height & Spread: Typically maintained between 60–150cm tall, depending on age and pruning style. Spread is proportionally narrower for a slim, formal shape.

• Form: Upright, conical shape with tightly clipped, compact growth.

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate. Shape holds well, requiring only one or two trims per year.

🌱 Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to deep shade – one of the most adaptable evergreens.

• Soil: Tolerant of a wide range, including chalk, clay, and loam. Prefers well-drained soil. Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged sites.

• Maintenance: Clip once or twice a year (late spring and/or late summer) to maintain shape. Minimal ongoing care needed.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7), highly tolerant of frost, urban pollution, and exposed sites.

🌿 Perfect For

• Formal Gardens & Parterres: Adds vertical structure and contrast to lower planting or hedging.

• Entrances & Driveways: Makes an impressive statement flanking doorways, steps, or gates.

• Topiary Displays: Combine with balls, spirals or cubes for a sophisticated garden design.

• Containers: Ideal for pots where vertical structure is needed without spreading bulk.