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irish yew trees

Irish Yew trees

Taxus Baccata Fastigiata

From £60.00

The upright deep green foliage of Irish Yew can be used in many situations in the arboretum. For instance as a backdrop for white and pale coloured trees and shrubs. Eucryphia and white cherry excel against such a background.

Buying Options

Features

Mature Height

Mature Height

3-20 metres
Soil Types

Soil Types

Chalky, Clay

Full Description

The vertical outline of the yew can also be put to good use in garden design. It contrast with cream or white dressed stone work, or with mellow red brick. The size and shape of the tree can be controlled by careful clipping, but this must always be done sparingly, and once started can not be neglected.

Very old specimens may develop outward bending branches, usually due to the weight of snow on them. These may need to be secured with wire or cut off, they never go back on their own. Originally this upright sport of common yew was found growing wild in County Fermanagh in 1780. There were two plants, both female. Later a slightly broader male tree appeared in cultivation.

Delivery

Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.

If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).

Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.

We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.

Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)

Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.00.

Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.00 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.

England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges

  • Orders up to £75 – £15 + VAT
  • £76 – £200 – £22 + VAT
  • £201 – £300 – £30 + VAT
  • £301 – £500 – £40 + VAT
  • £501 – £1000 – £45 + VAT
  • Over £1000 – £50 + VAT

Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges

  • Orders up to £75.99 – £20 + VAT
  • £76 – £150.99 – £28.40 + VAT
  • £151 – £300.99 – £38 + VAT
  • £301 – £500.99 – £50 + VAT
  • £501 – £1000.99 – £56 + VAT
  • Over £1001 – £62 + VAT

Click and Collect

Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK

Potted

Size (cm)Qty 1-10  
90 - 120£60.00

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