Yew

Timeless Elegance and Perfect Density 

The yew (Taxus baccata) is more than just a hedge plant – it's an icon of garden architecture. What was achieved with cypresses in the Alhambra works with yews in the North. Its greatest advantage? Unbeatable density. With regular, hard pruning, they become so compact that it's hardly recognizable which plant species it is. Rock-solid, impenetrable, and evergreen – a living wall.

Nursery Stock with Decades of History 

In specialized nurseries, yews grow for 30 to 40 years – sometimes even longer – before they are sold as stately, perfectly shaped plants. The price? High. But whoever chooses such a plant is buying one thing above all: time.

Why Wait Decades? 

Growing a yew hedge from scratch takes 60 years or more – a timespan few are willing to invest. It makes sense, then, to plant mature specimens that immediately achieve their full effect. A dream in green, without decades of waiting.

Easy to Maintain and Long-Lasting 

Another advantage: yews can be easily transplanted in their adult state, making them particularly flexible. They are also extremely low-maintenance: one to two prunings per year are sufficient to keep them in perfect shape. Those who trim more frequently will achieve an even denser structure.

The Investment is Worth It 

Yews are long-lived, adaptable, and a statement for any garden. They provide privacy, structure, and elegance – an investment that pays off over generations. Time cannot be bought – but with the right plants, it can be skipped.