Yew Ball (Taxus baccata) – 50cm | 18 Litre Pot
A beautifully shaped Taxus baccata (English Yew) ball, grown to a 50cm diameter in an 18-litre pot, is a perfect addition to any formal or contemporary garden. This evergreen shrub is prized for its dense, dark green foliage and naturally neat, spherical form, offering year-round structure and elegance with minimal maintenance.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
In spring, fresh soft green shoots emerge, subtly refreshing the plant’s appearance. During summer, its rich, deep green foliage maintains a lush and sculptural presence. In autumn, mature plants may produce small red berries, providing an extra seasonal highlight. Throughout winter, its evergreen nature ensures reliable colour and structure, making it an essential feature in any garden.
Structure & Form
This expertly clipped Yew Ball reaches a 50cm diameter, maintaining a compact, rounded shape with a slow-growing habit. Its fine needle-like leaves are a deep, velvety green, giving it a refined, elegant texture. With excellent tolerance to pruning, it retains its perfect spherical form, making it an ideal choice for topiary, hedging, and formal displays.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
This ready-shaped 50cm Yew Ball is ideal for:
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Formal gardens, where it provides symmetry and structure.
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Entranceways and patios, where it serves as a sophisticated statement in containers.
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Borders and pathways, adding definition and depth.
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Low hedging, creating an elegant, structured edge in garden designs.
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Woodland and shaded gardens, where it thrives under trees or in dappled light.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Light: Thrives in full sun to deep shade, making it incredibly versatile.
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Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions, including alkaline or slightly acidic soils.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy, resistant to frost, pollution, and wind, making it suitable for urban and exposed locations.
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Maintenance: Requires only occasional trimming to maintain its shape. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant, needing minimal watering.
Why Choose a 50cm Yew Ball in an 18L Pot?
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Instant impact with a perfectly clipped, ready-to-plant form.
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Evergreen structure provides year-round colour and elegance.
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Low-maintenance and long-lived, suitable for classic and modern gardens alike.
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Hardy and adaptable, thriving in sun, shade, and various soil types.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Taxus baccata Balls pair beautifully with:
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Buxus (Box) and Ilex (Holly) for a classic, structured look.
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Ornamental grasses to soften their formal shape.
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Lavender and Salvia for seasonal colour and fragrance.
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Phormium and Agapanthus for striking textural contrast.
With its timeless elegance, easy-care nature, and instant impact, this 50cm Yew Ball in an 18-litre pot is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to introduce refined structure and year-round greenery to their outdoor spaces.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
