Taxus Baccata
Elevate your outdoor space with the elegance of the English Yew hedge, well-known for its dense foliage that makes it a great choice for privacy and windbreaks. Our English Yew instant hedges are carefully grown and ready for supply, delivery, and professional installation. Transform your landscape with our English Yew hedging solutions,
English yew hedges, also known as Taxus Baccata, are a dense, evergreen hedge made from long-living yew trees. These hedges offer privacy, wind protection, and timeless elegance for UK gardens. While low-maintenance and adaptable, be aware of their slow growth, size potential, and poisonous nature. Most of the plant is poisonous with exception to the red surrounds of the berries, known as arils, which are a food course for birds and other wildlife.
There are many benefits of choosing an English Yew instant hedge:
The pricing below is based on a minimum order of 25 linear metres / 82 ft. Contact us for best prices over 55 linear metres.
1.8m / 6ft Tall hedge
Supply and delivery = £303.60 per metre
Supply, deliver and installation = £369.36 per metre
1.5m / 5ft Tall hedge
Supply and delivery = £ 258.00 per metre
Supply, delivery and installation = £324.36 per metre
1.2m / 4ft Tall hedge
Supply and delivery = £219.00 per metre
Supply, delivery and installation = £284.76 per metre
Please note: Taller and lower heights of English yew hedges are also available.
Choosing The Tree & Hedge Company for your instant yew hedging supply, delivery, and installation means investing in quality, expertise, and convenience. We are passionate about helping you create the garden of your dreams, and our yew instant hedges are the perfect foundation for your outdoor space.
If you are considering installing a yew instant hedge, contact The Tree & Hedge Company today to discuss your requirements. We will help you choose the right hedge for your needs and ensure that it is properly planted and maintained.
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The ideal timing for trimming your yew hedge depends on its age and desired shape:
Young Yew Hedges (First Few Years):
Established Yew Hedges (Several Years Old):
The growth rate of a yew hedge can vary depending on several factors, but they’re generally considered slow to moderately fast-growing. Here’s a breakdown:
Young yews (first few years):
Established yews (after several years):
Yes, a yew hedge is poisonous, with all parts of the yew tree (except for the fleshy red arils around the seeds) containing toxic alkaloids called taxines. These alkaloids can be harmful if ingested, even in small amounts, and can cause serious health problems in humans and animals.
It’s crucial to take the following precautions when planting and maintaining a yew hedge:
While the beauty and benefits of yew hedges are undeniable, being aware of their toxicity is essential for ensuring the safety of your family and pets. Always prioritise safety when dealing with yew hedges and seek immediate medical attention if you suspect any poisoning.
English yew will grow on all substrates except peat. Avoid dry soil.
Full shade is tolerated but not preferred.
10-30cm per annum.
Avoid strong acidic soil.
Very deep root system, densely branched and fibrous.
Moderate wind resistance, exceptional tolerance for cutting and shaping.
English yew can be cut often and responds well when shaping into topiary. Old tired English yew can be cut back hard if necessary.
Long living evergreen conifer used for hedges and topiary.
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