English Yew Taxus baccata Instant Hedge

The Taxus baccata Instant Hedge, commonly known as English Yew, is a classic evergreen hedge prized for its dense, dark green needle-like foliage, formal appearance, and longevity. Supplied exclusively by Green-tech in 1-metre troughs, each unit contains 5 professionally grown plants, 80–100cm tall with 20–25cm foliage width, providing instant structure, privacy, and visual maturity.

This slow-growing hedge is perfect for creating elegant, low-maintenance borders, topiary, or clipped screening in traditional and contemporary landscapes. Its upright, compact growth habit responds exceptionally well to shaping, making it a favoured choice for formal gardens, heritage estates, urban green spaces, and commercial developments.

Green-tech’s pre-grown instant hedges offer professional standards for quick planting and reliable establishment, ensuring long-term performance and year-round greenery.

Features and Benefits

Formal Evergreen Screen: Dense, dark green foliage provides all-year coverage

Exceptional Longevity: One of the longest-living hedging species in the UK

Highly Shapable: Ideal for topiary, clipped hedges, or natural forms

Instant Impact: Delivered in 1m troughs for immediate structure

Shade Tolerant & Resilient: Performs well in partial shade and urban conditions

Applications

Historic gardens and formal landscaping

Urban regeneration projects and green corridors

Privacy screens for residential and commercial boundaries

Cemetery, churchyard, and memorial planting

Long-lasting hedges for farms and country estates

Specification

Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough

Trough Length: 1 metre

Plant Height: 80–100cm

Foliage Width: 20–25cm

Growth Habit: Upright, slow-growing evergreen

Foliage: Fine, dark green needles

Seasonal Interest: Evergreen all year

Planting and Aftercare Instructions

Planting:

Dig a trench slightly wider and deeper than the root balls

Remove plants carefully and space evenly

Backfill with fertile soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly

Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Aftercare:

Water consistently during the first 1–2 years

Clip once or twice annually to maintain desired shape

Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged conditions

Tolerates partial shade and sun

Important Notes & Customer Responsibility

These are living plants, so seasonal variation is natural

Proper watering and occasional pruning are essential for establishment

Green-tech cannot accept returns once plants are delivered

While instant coverage is provided, hedges will continue to mature and strengthen over time

Delivery Information

Delivered on pallets via HGV

Buyer must ensure flat, level offloading area with adequate access

Tail-lift may be available; manual unloading or assistance may be required

Delivery addresses must accommodate HGV access and any permissions

Please Note: Dispatched directly from the supplier’s warehouse. Availability may vary, and delivery can take up to 15 working days. Tracking depends on the supplier’s shipping process. Contact Green-tech for advice on special requirements.

Species | Taxus baccata (English Yew)

Number of Plants | 5 per 1m trough

Plant Height | 80–100 cm

Foliage Width Size | 20–25 cm

Growth Form | Dense, upright, evergreen

Foliage Type | Fine needle-like dark green leaves

Soil Preference | Well-drained, fertile soils

Light Requirement | Full sun to partial shade

Delivery Season | Year-round

Packaging | 1-metre trough

Ideal Uses | Formal hedging, privacy screens, topiary, estate boundary planting