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Taxus baccata / - 30 / 35 / Ball / 6L / 24Cm
Taxus baccata
Confirmed format: 6 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Dense evergreen foliage
- Expertly trained topiary ball form
- Exceptionally long-lived
- Ideal for formal gardens and containers
- Architectural year-round structure
Overview
Taxus baccata, commonly known as Yew, is a magnificent conifer prized for its dense, dark green evergreen foliage and exceptional longevity. Supplied as a professional ball specimen in a 6 litre pot at approximately 30/35cm height, this slow-growing plant offers striking architectural shape and year-round interest. Its naturally compact and upright habit makes it a superb choice for formal gardens, patio containers, and striking focal points.
Why We Love It
- Provides dense evergreen structure throughout every season.
- Expertly trained into a neat, formal ball shape.
- Exceptionally long-lived and reliable in the garden.
- Well suited for formal gardens, entranceways, and large patio containers.
- Slow-growing habit makes it easy to maintain.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Taxus baccata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yew |
| Plant Type | Conifer |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Dense dark green |
| Growth Habit | Topiary ball and upright |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | Up to 12m if left unpruned |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 70-120cm when maintained as topiary |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered location |
| Soil | Chalk, loam, or clay with well-drained conditions |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position for optimal growth. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. |
| Soil | Grow in chalk, loam, or clay. Ensure soil is well-drained, as yew strictly dislikes waterlogged or overly wet conditions. |
| Mulching | Applying a mulch around the base each spring helps conserve moisture. |
| Winter Protection | Requires no routine winter protection once established. |
Perfect For
- Formal gardens
- Container planting and large patio pots
- Focal points and specimen planting
- Formal entrances
Good to Know
- Supplied as a potted ball specimen in a 6 litre pot.
- Features dense evergreen foliage providing winter interest.
- All parts of the plant, except the fleshy red aril surrounding the seed, are toxic if ingested and toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Taxus baccata |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Format | 6 litre pot |
| Supplied Height | 30/35cm |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- conifer
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