East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back
Soil
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Yew, Taxus baccata, is a native British evergreen tree. Young plants are bushy and make a fine hedge or topiary specimen, but, if left unclipped they eventually grow into a large conifer tree. Yew withstands quite hard clipping and, if overgrown, can be rejuvenated by cutting back to the stumps. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow yew
Grow yew in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade. To propagate, take cuttings in late summer and early autumn. Trim hedges annually to maintain a good shape. Yew trees require little pruning.
