Taxus baccata 125-150 CM SPIRAL C45

Taxus baccata (English yew) is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer renowned for its dense, dark green needles and exceptional response to clipping, making it a classic choice for topiary. This spiral form provides year-round structure and a striking focal point for formal or contemporary designs. Yew thrives in full sun to deep shade and is adaptable to a wide range of soils, including chalk, clay and sand, provided they are well-drained. Suitable for containers or open ground, it is fully hardy and maintains its crisp outline with periodic trimming.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun to deep shade

Rate of Growth: Slow

Soil: Fertile, well-drained; tolerates chalk, clay or sand

Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK

Plant at a Glance