Taxus x media groenland grows upright with a bushy habit, so makes the perfect variety for clipping into round shapes. Traditionally, yew was planted in churchyards to prevent livestock having access to the poisonous seeds of the berries, while at the same encouraging the growth of a timber that was prized for making longbows, so effective in the Middle Ages.

Flowers: Inconspicuous spring flowers are followed later on the female plant by fleshy red fruit. Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic by ingestion

• Moist, well drained soil
• All aspects
• Full sun or partial shade or full shade

• Clip in early to late summer to retain shape. Avoid scorching by not clipping in midday sunshine. (We recommend Sentei Topiary Clippers.)
• Foliage is toxic if ingested. May cause skin irritation