The Common Yew tree native to Britain can easily outlive any other tree, partly because the wood is very strong. You will often see Yew in churchyards which could be over 1000 years old. It’s thought that Yew trees may have been planted before the churches themselves in order to give shelter and protection to Christian missionaries.

It’s very seldom that a Yew Tree will be felled by gales and bad weather.  Common Yew (Taxus Baccata) can make a very good specimen tree but needs room. The bark is poisonous and although the scarlet berries themselves are harmless it is their seeds that are poisonous. Grows well on chalk soil.

Pruning do not prune out the tops of newly planted yew trees as the tops are vigorous and once cut will take ages to regain its natural growth. Straighten up sides if wished.  When more established the Yew tree/hedging can be pruned at any time of the year but avoid freezing weather.  Clipping the sides the bushier your hedge will become. Once at the required height then the tops can be pruned back but not too hard.

All our stock if “lifted” to order, which means that they are “lifted” and packed the same day and sent off so delivery is made the following day hence you receive them as fresh as possible. They are well packed and they are able to stay in the bags they arrive in for up to 7/10 days out of any frosts but it is advisable to plant bareroot trees as soon as possible. We are able to give you a suitable delivery date after the order has been placed when we email your order of acknowledgement to you. Unlike other nurseries who usually say within 3-5 days we can give you a definite day.

As soon as we receive your order we can usually send these out within the week. We use a courier and a signature will be required UNLESS you inform us (in the comments box) of where you would like your goods left safely should you not be at home. It is possible to select a day (apart from week-ends and Fridays) when ordering.

Delivery Charges

We will send you a delivery date via email when we receive your order.

Very SMALL ORDERS between quantities of 1-15 in size 40/60 can usually be sent out via ROYAL MAIL (UK mainland only) for as little as £8.00. Your basket will still show £15.00 plus vat for delivery charge BUT if you put in the COMMENTS BOX that you wish delivery by ROYAL MAIL we can pick this up and change the payment when the order is submitted . All other order are priced as:-

• Orders up to £75 – delivery £15 plus vat
• £76 – £200 – delivery £22 plus vat
• £201 – £300 – delivery £30 plus vat
• £301 – £500 – delivery £40 plus vat
• £501 – £1000 – delivery £45 plus vat
• £1001 plus – delivery £50 plus vat

Scotland Grampians/Highlands do carry an extra delivery charge according to our couriers – we can advise on this extra charge.

Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern and Southern Ireland. It is possible for us to arrange delivery to these areas but we would have to arrange the cost with our couriers so please contact our office 01452 832100.