How Our Plant Heights Are Measured
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Product Details
🌿 Taxus baccata – Yew Ball | 40–50cm Diameter | Freshly Potted
The perfect starter topiary — compact, elegant, and built to last a lifetime.
The Taxus baccata Yew Ball at 40–50cm in diameter is an ideal choice for patio containers, window flanking, and smaller formal borders. Compact enough to sit neatly in a pot yet substantial enough to make an immediate impression, this freshly potted yew ball brings instant structure and year-round evergreen colour to any outdoor space. Slow-growing and virtually maintenance-free, it's a plant you'll enjoy for decades.
✨ Features & Benefits
Perfectly rounded form: Expertly hand-trimmed into a tight, even sphere — ready to display straight from delivery.
Ideal for containers & small spaces: A versatile size that suits pots, raised beds, pathways, and compact formal gardens.
Evergreen year-round: Rich, deep green needles provide colour and structure through every season.
Low maintenance: Slow-growing nature means only one or two light trims per year to keep its shape.
Exceptionally long-lived: Taxus baccata is one of Britain's most enduring plants — a true garden heirloom.
🌱 Care Instructions
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade — highly adaptable.
Water: Keep moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; tolerant of chalk and clay.
Pruning: Lightly trim once or twice a year to maintain its round shape.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK; tolerant of pollution and exposed sites.
📏 Product Details
Diameter: Approx. 40–50cm
Form: Hand-shaped, freshly potted evergreen ball
Foliage: Dense, fine-textured deep green needles
Growth rate: Slow; maintains compact form with minimal trimming
🌿 Why You'll Love It
At 40–50cm, this Yew Ball is the perfect entry point into classic topiary — small enough to move and style freely, yet striking enough to anchor a doorstep, flank a path, or punctuate a border. Pair two for symmetrical impact, or use multiples to create a formal rhythm through your garden. Timeless, tough, and effortlessly elegant.
Planting Tips
💧 Watering – Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish — this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
Have you got any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943

