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Tree · Taxaceae family

English yew

Taxus baccata

Full sun to shade in a garden 5 ft 10⅞ in–8 ft 2⅜ in × 3 ft 3⅜ in–4 ft 11 in to −73 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to shade
in a garden after 10 years5 ft 10⅞ in–8 ft 2⅜ in
in the wild up to 49.2 ft
spacing 16 ft 4⅞ in
PlantingMarch–April, September–October
WinterShelter from wind
Toxicity:highly poisonous to people
Highly poisonous to people — do not plant it where children play.

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistloamysandy

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistless when it rains

Frost

−73 °F
shelter from windgreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in16 ft 4⅞ in19 ft 8¼ in22 ft 11⅝ in26 ft 3 in29 ft 6⅜ in32.8 ft36.1 ft39.4 ft42.7 ft45.9 ft49.2 ft16 ft 4⅞ in–49.2 ftspread 13 ft 1½ in–39.4 ft
16 ft 4⅞ in–49.2 ft× spread 13 ft 1½ in–39.4 ft

Plant 16 ft 4⅞ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Planting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberCheck: JanuaryCheck: FebruaryCheck: MarchCheck: AprilCheck: MayCheck: JuneCheck: JulyCheck: AugustCheck: SeptemberCheck: OctoberCheck: NovemberCheck: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PlantingFeedingCheck
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, September–October

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

Check

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–July: Vine weevils: adult beetles appear from May to July; apply entomopathogenic nematodes to the soil against the larvae.

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level
Vine weevil

Vine weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus
Medium riskpest
More about this problem

What you will see

Larvae eat the roots; adult beetles notch the edges of the needles.

The source says: the larvae often injure yew roots.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–July

How to protect

  1. Biological spring/summerEntomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernema/Heterorhabditis) applied to the soil against the larvae.
  2. Chemical — only when nothing else helpsOnly a product authorized in your country against the vine weevil (follow the label; only if other steps are not enough).
Vine weevilpest · May–JulyMedium risk

What you will see

Larvae eat the roots; adult beetles notch the edges of the needles.

The source says: the larvae often injure yew roots.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–July

How to protect

  1. Biological spring/summerEntomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernema/Heterorhabditis) applied to the soil against the larvae.
  2. Chemical — only when nothing else helpsOnly a product authorized in your country against the vine weevil (follow the label; only if other steps are not enough).
More about this problem

What you will see

White cottony tufts on leaves and in leaf axils.

The source says: yews are commonly infested with mealybugs.

How to protect

  1. Gentle sprayInsecticidal soap or ultrafine oil, applied to the growing tips.
MealybugspestMedium risk

What you will see

White cottony tufts on leaves and in leaf axils.

The source says: yews are commonly infested with mealybugs.

How to protect

  1. Gentle sprayInsecticidal soap or ultrafine oil, applied to the growing tips.
More about this problem

What you will see

Yellowing, stunted growth and dieback of shoots; roots are discoloured.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant in a well-drained spot; avoid waterlogging.
  2. By handRemove dead parts.
Root and crown rotdisease

What you will see

Yellowing, stunted growth and dieback of shoots; roots are discoloured.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant in a well-drained spot; avoid waterlogging.
  2. By handRemove dead parts.
More about this problem

Winter burn

physiological disorder

What you will see

Exposed needle tips turn brown after hard frost and dry wind.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant in a sheltered spot and, before the soil freezes, water well and mulch.
Winter burnphysiological disorder

What you will see

Exposed needle tips turn brown after hard frost and dry wind.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant in a sheltered spot and, before the soil freezes, water well and mulch.

Taxus/soft scale

pest

What you will see

White cottony egg sacs on the underside of the needles, honeydew and sooty mold.

How to protect

  1. Gentle spray winter dormancyDormant-season oil.
  2. Gentle spray end of JuneSummer oil against the crawlers.
Taxus/soft scalepest

What you will see

White cottony egg sacs on the underside of the needles, honeydew and sooty mold.

How to protect

  1. Gentle spray winter dormancyDormant-season oil.
  2. Gentle spray end of JuneSummer oil against the crawlers.
Sources (3)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does English yew tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does English yew need?

At maturity 13 ft 1½ in–39.4 ft wide and 16 ft 4⅞ in–49.2 ft tall; recommended spacing 16 ft 4⅞ in.

Root and crown rot — what can you do?

Plant in a well-drained spot; avoid waterlogging. Remove dead parts.

Vine weevil — what can you do?

Entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernema/Heterorhabditis) applied to the soil against the larvae.

Toxicity

Highly poisonous to people
Sources (22) Checked 24 October 2026

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