Taxus baccata

The yew is a beautiful evergreen conifer native to parts of Europe, North Africa and East Asia. They are very long lived plants, with some surviving for up to 2000 years, making it the longest lived tree in Europe.

A handsome standalone tree if left to its own devices, Taxus baccata can also be pruned regularly to create a superb formal hedge.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Medium sized tree with an open, rounded habit if left unpruned.
  • Height: up to 15 m (50 ft) (smaller if pruned regularly to size)
  • Spread: 10 m (32 ft).

• Notes: All parts of Taxus baccata are poisonous and should not be eaten!