Taxus Baccata ( English Yew ) Hedge
The classic British conifer hedging plant, called the King of Hedges. Yew is a dense, dark evergreen with bright green spring growth and autumnal red fruits which are much sought after by birds but harmful to humans, pets and livestock.
It is often thought to be very slow growing but actually normally grows by 30/40cm pa so not as slow as many people think
- but once it reaches its desired height, its easy to maintain. Yew hedging needs plenty of water in the first couple of seasons but should not sit in waterlogged soil. If you are concerned that you have clay, wet soil, please improve the
drainage when planting Yew. Apart from its requirement for water, it's very easy to grow, shade tolerant, very hardy, and likes all soils particularly alkaline.
