BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

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, Taxus baccata can also be pruned to create a superb formal hedge.

Features

• Common name: Yew Tree.
• Position: Full sun.
• 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)
• Spread: 10 m (32 ft).
• Notes: All parts of Taxus baccata are poisonous if eaten.

Supplied Sizes

We are able to supply Taxus at a number of different of sizes:

• £4.00 each - Young plants in liner pots (P9) or bare root at 15 - 20 cm tall.
• £13.00 each - Rootballed plants at 30 - 40 cm tall.
• £19.00 each - Rootballed plants at 50 - 60 cm tall.
• £39.00 each - Rootballed plants at 80 - 100 cm tall.
• Larger plants are available at request

To order yew plants, please call our office on (01530) 413700 with the number you require. Please note that these can take several weeks to become available once ordered.