Winter hardiness
Very winter hardy
Pruning
Twice a year
Growth rate
20-40 cm per year
One of the main characteristics of this plant is that it is resistant to frost and easy to cut back.
All parts of the plant, including branches and berries, contain alkaloids which are poisonous to both humans and animals. It is strong and impenetrable, and in combination with its long life span, it makes a beautiful hedge that will last for many. Yew is available with berries and without berries.
You can buy different species of Yew for growing your hedge at Hedge Plants Heijnen. We have a wide variety that we grow in our garden and deliver directly to customers. When you make an order through our website, we get the plants fresh from the ground and ship them to you.
There are many different species of Yew, but they all have one thing in common-they make beautiful hedges. We have these species in our collection:
Taxus baccata-Also known as English Yew, common Yew or European Yew, Taxus baccata is the most popular species of Yew. This species is widely grown in Europe, but also extends to Africa and Asia. The evergreen plant has a classic and luxe appearance and can survive cold winters. Although Taxus baccata hedge grows slowly, it is known to make beautiful hedges and it can grow as a loner. Taxus baccata can also tolerate radical pruning; therefore, it is easy to care for the plant. Even if you cut too much, the plant will still grow.
Taxus baccata David- The slow-growing yew has tightly packed branches which grow upright, forming a neat column. This is the perfect species to use as a loner. It is also known as columnar. Its toughness, tolerance to shearing and adaptability make it a popular option for hedges, screening or foundation plantings. Most of its characteristics are similar to those of Taxus baccata
Taxus Media Hicksii and Media Hillii-The difference between these two slow-growing plants is that Hicksii is the female and Hilii is the male. This means that the latter doesn’t produce berries. Otherwise, the two plants have similar characteristics. They look like the European Yew but with only a few differences. They also grow more compact than other Yew species, and they are always evergreen and easy to maintain.
Yew hedges are very popular around the world. Planted for so many years in Europe, Yew has many features and benefits that make it a great garden hedge and have contributed to its longstanding popularity.
The best time to plant a Yew hedge is when the weather is cool-either in early spring or fall. This is important in ensuring that the plant doesn’t have to content with the extreme drought or heat as it tries to establish itself in the soil.
Keep the young Yew plants well watered. Once they are established, they will be able to withstand drought and harsh weather conditions. Yew plants grow well in humus-rich soil with good drainage. Fertilize the plants in spring with compost in spring
Yew hedge plants can be very beautiful if spacing is done correctly. Depending on size, plant 2 to 3 Yew plants per meter in a single row. Stretch a string between canes to ensure that you are planting in a straight line.
Ensure that the roots are spread out well and check the spacing between the plants one more time before returning the soil around the roots.
Wet soils-Yews are known to yellow and die quickly in wet soils. Even a small period of wet soil can result in plant death
Armillaria root rot-This disease can attack stressed and even healthy plants. The fruiting bodies of the fungus that cause the disease are honey-colored mushrooms that grow at the base of the plant. You may want to uproot the mushroom and remove the dead trees and their roots
Dying lower branches -Lower branches may die if you don’t prune the plant in the right way. This can result in death or sparsely needled branches. To allow ample light to reach the base, it important that you keep the top of the Yew tree narrower
Yew is one of the best plants you can use to grow a hedge. They can last for many years; grow so well as long as there is good drainage, and require low maintenance. Although most of their parts are poisonous to humans and animals, their bright red arils are feasted on by birds. If you are looking for high quality and affordable Yew plants, including Irish Yew tree, feel free to contact us anytime.