Taxus Baccata topiary ball 20l pot head size 50-60cm
Taxus Baccata topiary ball 20l pot head size 50-60cm
Taxus baccata Topiary Ball – 50–60cm Head, 20L Pot
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. 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
Position & Soil
Thrives in most well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to 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. Container-grown specimens require consistent watering in summer. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser 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.
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 or rendered walls.
Botanical Details
Botanical name: Taxus baccata. Foliage: Evergreen, narrow dark green needles. Growth rate: Slow to medium (15–30cm per year). Ultimate height: Controlled by pruning. Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5).
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.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to most soil types including chalk and clay. For container planting, use a quality loam-based compost with added grit for drainage. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water regularly during the first growing season. Container-grown specimens require consistent watering in summer. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser. Trim in late summer to maintain the ball shape. Note: all parts of yew are toxic if ingested.
Size & Specification
Head diameter 50–60cm, supplied in a 20-litre pot. Well-established root system. Slow to medium growth rate (15–30cm per year). Ultimate size controlled by pruning. Fully hardy (RHS H5). Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched via specialist courier in protective packaging. At this size, plants may be dispatched on a pallet. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery and that there is suitable access.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Female plants produce fleshy red arils in autumn which are an important food source for thrushes, blackbirds, and waxwings. The dense, dark evergreen foliage provides excellent shelter and nesting cover for garden birds. As a native species, yew supports a range of native invertebrates.