Taxus Baccata Topiary Ball – 50-60cm Head, 20L Pot for sale.

Premium English yew topiary, expertly trained for instant architectural impact in formal gardens and containers.

Why Choose This Yew Topiary Ball?

This classic Taxus baccata topiary ball brings timeless elegance to your outdoor space. With a perfectly formed 50-60cm head and established root system in a 20-litre pot, this specimen is ready to create instant structure in borders, flanking entrances, or as a statement piece in containers.

The dense, dark green evergreen foliage maintains its rich colour year-round, providing consistent visual interest through every season. Yew topiary is renowned for its longevity and responds beautifully to clipping, allowing you to maintain the crisp, formal shape that defines classic British garden design.

Key Features

• Head diameter: 50-60cm perfectly formed ball
• Pot size: 20 litres – well-established root system
• Evergreen: Year-round dark green foliage
• Hardy: Fully frost-resistant across the UK
• Low maintenance: Trim once or twice annually to maintain shape
• Versatile: Ideal for containers, borders, or formal hedging accents

Growing & Care Guide

Position & Soil

Yew topiary thrives in most well-drained soils and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. It's remarkably adaptable, performing well in chalky, clay, or sandy soils. For container planting, use a quality loam-based compost with added grit for drainage.

Watering & Feeding

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Container-grown specimens require consistent watering, especially in summer. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy, dense growth.

Pruning & Maintenance

Trim in late summer (August) to maintain the ball shape, with a light tidy in spring if needed. Yew responds exceptionally well to clipping and will regenerate even from hard pruning, making it forgiving for topiary beginners.

Design Ideas

Pair identical yew balls to frame doorways, gates, or pathways for classic symmetry. Use as focal points in gravel gardens, formal parterres, or contemporary minimalist schemes. The dark foliage provides stunning contrast against pale stone, rendered walls, or lighter planting.

Botanical Details

Botanical name: Taxus baccata
Common names: English yew, common yew
Family: Taxaceae
Foliage: Evergreen, narrow dark green needles
Growth rate: Slow to medium (15-30cm per year)
Ultimate height: Controlled by pruning

Please note: All parts of yew are toxic if ingested. Not suitable for gardens accessible to livestock or where children may be tempted to eat berries.