English yew

Latin name

Taxus baccata

Type

Hardy evergreen tree

Final height

10m

Final width

8m

Situation

All light conditions

Flowering months

Autumn (red berries)

Can it be multiplied

Seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Edible

No

Toxic

Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic by ingestion

Bee friendly

No

Plant care tip

Can be trimmed and shaped as required. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling