Common Yew English Yew (Taxus baccata)

You will get 17 seeds of Taxus baccata, COMMON YEW ENGLISH YEW for planting.

The Taxus baccata, also known as the English Yew, is a remarkable evergreen tree that can live for thousands of years. It grows up to 20 meters tall and produces attractive red berries, making it versatile for screens, hedges, and topiary. However, it is important to note that all parts of the plant, except for the sweet aril surrounding the seed, are highly toxic to humans and animals.

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days +, cold stratify for 60 days +

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, cover seedbed with some shade, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination