Taxus baccata Cone Topiary – 100-110cm, 18L Pot

Classic English yew cone topiary, expertly clipped to create elegant vertical structure in formal gardens and contemporary landscapes. For sale in our nursery near Lancaster.

Why Choose This Yew Cone Topiary?

This beautifully proportioned Taxus baccata cone topiary delivers instant architectural presence at a versatile mid-height. Expertly trained into a classic tower form and established in an 18-litre pot, this specimen is ready to create focal points, frame entrances, or add vertical structure to borders and formal schemes.

The dense, dark green evergreen foliage maintains its rich colour throughout the year, providing year-round structure and elegance. At 100-110cm, this size offers the perfect balance between impact and versatility, fitting beautifully in both large containers and border plantings. Yew's slow, steady growth and exceptional tolerance of clipping make it the gold standard for formal topiary.

Key Features

• Height: 100-110cm elegant cone form
• Pot size: 18 litres – well-established specimen
• Evergreen: Year-round dark green foliage
• Hardy: Fully frost-resistant across the UK
• Low maintenance: Trim once or twice annually to maintain shape
• Architectural: Creates instant vertical structure and formality
• Versatile: Ideal for containers, borders, or formal garden schemes

Growing & Care Guide

Position & Soil

Yew topiary thrives in most well-drained soils and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. Remarkably adaptable, it performs well in chalky, clay, or sandy soils. For container planting, use a quality loam-based compost with added grit for drainage. This mid-sized specimen works beautifully in large pots or planted directly into borders.

Watering & Feeding

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Container-grown specimens require consistent watering, especially during summer months. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy, dense growth and maintain the deep green colour.

Pruning & Maintenance

Trim in late summer (August) to maintain the crisp cone shape, with a light tidy in spring if needed. Use sharp shears for clean cuts. Yew responds exceptionally well to clipping and will regenerate even from hard pruning, making it forgiving and long-lived. The manageable height makes maintenance straightforward.

Design Ideas

Use as elegant sentinels either side of doorways, gates, or pathways for classic symmetry. Position as focal points in gravel gardens, formal parterres, or contemporary minimalist schemes. The mid-height form creates striking contrast in mixed borders without overwhelming smaller plants.

The dark foliage provides stunning contrast against pale stone, rendered walls, or lighter planting. Pair with clipped box, lavender, or ornamental grasses for layered formality. Ideal for creating rhythm and repetition in medium-sized garden schemes or flanking seating areas.

Botanical Details

Botanical name: Taxus baccata
Common names: English yew, common yew, yew cone
Family: Taxaceae
Foliage: Evergreen, narrow dark green needles
Growth rate: Slow to medium (15-30cm per year)
Ultimate height: Controlled by pruning
Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Fully hardy (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.