Taxus baccata var. cuspidata
A dense pyramid-shaped evergreen, which becomes rounded with age. Yew lends itself to both hedging or topiary. Male and female plants exist; females with red berries, males with pale yellow-green flowers. Tolerant of pollution
4-8 metres
2.5-4 metres
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Grow in any well drained soil. Both male and female plants available - females will have red berries, males masses of pale yellow flowers making clouds of pollen. For more information of specialist uses of Yew see our advice page on hedges and topiary care.
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or by sowing seed as soon as it is ripe, outdoors. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub
Pruning group 1 if grown as a tree. As a hedge, Yew is pruned in late summer or more often for a very formal appearance. Yew is also suitable for topiary.
May be susceptible to tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites and scale insects
May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases