Bare root hedging , Yew. Taxus baccata.

Bare Root Yew Hedging - Taxus Baccata

Create a classic, formal hedge with our native Bare Root Yew. Available from November to April, these bare root plants offer excellent value for establishing traditional yew hedging. Yew is widely regarded as the finest hedging plant for formal gardens, featuring dense, very dark green needle-like foliage. As a UK native species, it's perfectly adapted to British conditions and has been the cornerstone of formal British gardens for centuries.

Key Features

• Excellent Value: Bare root plants offer the most economical way to establish hedging
• Classic British Native: The traditional choice for formal hedging and topiary
• Dense Dark Green Foliage: Very dark green needle-like leaves create a solid, elegant hedge
• Excellent for Topiary: Responds superbly to clipping and shaping
• Long-Lived: Can live for hundreds of years
• Shade Tolerant: One of the few conifers that thrives in shade
• Very Hardy: Tolerates most conditions including deep shade and chalk soils

Growing Information

Availability: November to April (bare root season)
Ultimate Height: 10-20m (easily maintained at 1-2m for hedging)
Planting Density: 3 plants per metre for hedging
Growth Rate: Slow - 10-30cm per year
Position: Full sun to full shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates most soil types including chalk
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

Planting & Care

Plant immediately upon arrival between November and April while dormant. Soak roots in water for 2-3 hours before planting. Dig a trench 30cm deep and wide, and space plants 30-35cm apart (3 per metre). Spread roots out in the trench, backfill with soil mixed with organic matter, and firm well. Water thoroughly after planting. Keep well-watered during the first growing season. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Trim once a year in late summer to maintain shape. The slow growth rate means less frequent trimming is needed.

Important Safety Information

Warning: All parts of yew except the red aril are toxic if ingested. Plant away from areas where children and animals might eat the foliage.

Perfect For

• Formal hedging and boundaries
• Topiary and shaped features
• Shady areas where other conifers fail
• Traditional and contemporary gardens
• Long-term investment planting
• Chalk and alkaline soils
• Creating garden structure

Why Choose Bare Root Yew?

Bare root yew offers exceptional value for establishing formal hedging. The plants establish quickly when planted during the dormant season and grow into magnificent hedges that can last for centuries. Yew is the ultimate choice for formal gardens, valued for its dense foliage, excellent response to clipping, and timeless elegance.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality native bare root hedging for UK gardens.