Yew Topiary
Shrub / hedge

Dense, dark evergreen that clips into crisp shapes and tall formal hedges. Yew is the classic topiary plant — slow but supremely long-lived.
Quick facts
- Light
- Partial shade
- Water
- Medium water
- Mature height
- 1–2 m
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 4–7
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Caution
- ⚠ toxic to pets
How to use it in your garden
- →Shape into cones or columns as evergreen accents.
- →Use a dark yew backdrop to set off flowers.
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