Is yew hedges a good choice?
Today we want to clear up the prejudices about the yew hedge and shed some light on the jungle. Overall, the yew hedge seems a bit old-fashioned and dusty, at least to me. Nevertheless, many of our customers are looking for the right garden hedge. Therefore, we cannot avoid the yew hedge, just as we cannot avoid the thuja hedge or the beautiful cherry laurel. So let's get started.
The yew hedge is resilient
Yew trees are surprisingly drought-resistant once they are firmly rooted. This is particularly beneficial in the drier regions of Germany. Their ability to adapt to different soil conditions makes them a very good hedge plant. This robustness is comparable to that of Thuja hedges or ivy hedges.
The yew hedge is a native plant
The yew is a native plant that has evolved over thousands of years along with the local flora and fauna. This is why the hedge contributes to the ecological balance in your garden. Birds and insects love this type of hedge and feed excellently on its fruits.
The yew hedge is opaque and easy to maintain
The yew hedge is an opaque hedge plant and is therefore well suited for the garden. It is easy to cut, even with an electric hedge trimmer, and is robust and durable. The yew hedge itself does not need much sun and can therefore also tolerate shady areas in the garden.
The fruits of the yew
Unlike other conifers, the fruits of the yew tree are not cones, but red, berry-like appendages on the seed, called arils. Unlike the plant, the berries are edible. Although all parts of the yew tree except the pulp are poisonous, accidents involving yew poisoning are extremely rare. The greatest danger is for animals such as horses, which are particularly sensitive to yew hedges. For humans, the risk is rather low with normal garden use if leaves are not consumed.
Pests and diseases
The yew beetle and scale insects can cause problems, but compared to other hedge plants such as Thuja, which can be attacked by aphids and mold, the yew is more resistant. These pests are usually only an aesthetic problem and rarely cause serious diseases.
Too much water damages the plant
The only thing the yew hedge doesn't like is standing water. Like most plants, it doesn't tolerate permanent waterlogging.
We wish you lots of joy with your yew hedge and a wonderful summer 🌿
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