Description
About yew
(Taxus baccata)
This hardy evergreen can live for thousands of years and is popular for garden topiary.
Please note: the leaves and seeds are toxic.
Growth and size
Mature height: 25m.
Growth rate: 20-50m per year.
Supplied as 15-60cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Yew fruits are an important food for birds and mammals like dormice.
Food plant of the satin beauty moth.
Soil and conditions
Tolerant to shade and severe weather.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
The foliage and seed coat of yew contain highly toxic alkaloids, but the aril (the fleshy red part) is not toxic.
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