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How to plant a Yew (Taxus baccata) hedge
Prices shown are the price per plant. Planting distances are very much a matter of choice - for bare roots, 3 plants per metre is adequate, 5 is good, 7 in a double staggered row will give a dense hedge quicker. Generally, smaller plants should be planted at higher density. Cell grown should be planted at 4 per metre in a single row or ideally 6 per metre in a staggered row. Planting densities for pot grown (which vary by pot size) and root ball (which vary by height) are shown below but again you can vary these depending on your budget and level of patience.
In addition to Yew, include a variety of colour within your garden with our colourful foliage plants. Yew is also a popular box alternative as it can be trimmed to shape and has small sized foliage. Taxus baccata cell grown, pot grown and instant hedging plants are available all year round. Cell grown and pot grown plants are available all year round. Bare roots are only available from november to late April/early May. Root Ball plants are only available from early-October to late May. Taxus is one of the most accommodating hedging plants and this means in an ordinary year we are able to lift it from the field for you to transplant it in 'rootball' form for 10 months of the year. This assumes of course that the usual aftercare is provided ie lots of water until the plants are established.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.
English Yew's compact, needle-like foliage is incredibly easy to trim. To keep it looking neat and tidy, prune twice a year, ideally once in early June and later in September, but be mindful not to remove any new growing shoots.
The beauty of Yew hedging is that it’s very easy to create a classic formal hedge shape because of its dense structure. If you like to get creative, Taxus baccata is also very popular for trimming into wonderful shapes — the perfect choice if you’re keen to create a statement topiary piece.
Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on all orders when you reach a minimum order value. Details are in the delivery information table below. Current delivery times: within 7 working days. *Some trees and troughs can be up to 14 days.
| Product Type | Standard Delivery Charge | Minimum Order Values (inc VAT) for FREE Delivery |
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| All Items (Excluding Root Balls and Pleached Trees) | £9.98 delivery charge (orders up to £250) | Orders of £250 and over - FREE |
| Root Balls | £29.99 delivery charge (orders up to £250) | Orders of £250 and over - FREE |
| Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | £450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500) | Orders of £1500 and over - FREE |
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English Yew Hedge Plants Taxus baccata
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Known as the King of Hedges, the English Yew Hedge Plant (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen species with an elegantly stylish appearance. A true British classic, English Yew is the most popular conifer hedge, admired for its versatility, ease of maintenance and year-round interest. Taxus baccata is also perfect for creating eye-catching topiary shapes, as well as making an excellent boundary hedge for small and large gardens alike.
Read more- Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal to clay soils, full sun to full shade situated in inland or exposed sites
- Growth Rate: Average growth rate, expect 20-40cm per year
- Height: Easily maintained at 1-5m
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Choose English Yew Hedge Plants root types
What are root types?Root types explained.
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Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
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Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
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Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
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Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
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