yew

Yew (Taxus Media 'Nigra') should be watered once a week, ensuring that the soil is moist but not waterlogged. During the warm growing months (April to October), use approximately 4L of water per plant each week to help encourage healthy growth. During colder months (November to March), reduce watering to once every 2 weeks, or when the top of the soil is dry to the touch. Additionally, in very hot weather, check the soil daily to ensure it’s not drying out too quickly.

Yew (Taxus media 'Nigra') is a evergreen shrub that thrives best in areas with abundant and direct sunlight. This plant species requires 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight daily, ideally in the morning and early afternoon. Direct sunlight ensures that the yew will be able to photosynthesize and create the necessary energy for proper growth and development. Avoid placing it in too much shade, as this could stunt the growth and cause the yew to become weak. During winter months, when sunlight is scarce, yews will tolerate 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight.

It is important to prune Taxus media 'Nigra' regularly to encourage a healthy growth habit and create attractive foliage. Pruning should be done twice a year, once in late winter to late spring, and again in late summer to early autumn. For formal hedges, yews should be trimmed to an even height and shape. For informal hedges, the yews should be cut back to a manageable size and shape. For ornamental shapes, thin out branches to a desired shape and size. When pruning, make sure not to remove more than 1 third of the overall foliage per pruning session, as this can be damaging to the plant. Remember to clean your pruning tools before and after pruning, as to avoid cross-contamination.