The English Yew is widely used in gardens and in landscaping. Due to its dense, dark green, mature foliage, and its tolerance of even very severe pruning, it is especially suited for the creation of formal hedges and topiary specimens. Its relatively slow growth rate means that in such situations it needs to be clipped only once per year (in late summer). It is also popular as a Bonsai in many parts of Europe and makes a handsome small to large sized bonsai.
It will grow in almost any soil of all pH ranges except in those that are subject to water-logging. It is less tolerant of maritime exposure but grows well in a polluted atmosphere.
The potential age of yews is impossible to determine accurately and is subject to much dispute. It is the longest living plant in Europe and has the unusual ability for large branches to split under their own weight without succumbing to fungal decay within the fracture, as do most other trees.
Although this tree is easy to grow it does have a very long natural dormancy and will require pre treatment lasting around 16 months before any numbers of seeds will germinate -but then, sometimes the best things are worth waiting for.
Germination, sowing and after care instructions go out with every order.