How much sunlight does my English Yew need?

English Yew requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my English Yew?

English Yew does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my English Yew?

English Yew grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for English Yew?

English Yew will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can English Yew be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone English Yew can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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English Yew

Q: Is English Yew easy to care for?

English Yew is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my English Yew?

English Yew prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: Is English Yew toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

English Yew is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

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About English Yew

English Yew is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor with only 69 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

English Yew likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

English Yew belongs to the Taxus genus, and is native to Europe, Atlas Mountains, Asia Minor, and the Caucauses.

⚠️ English Yew is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Taxus baccata

Genus

Taxus

Family

Taxaceae

Order

Pinales

Also known as

European Yew

How to care for English Yew

Water

How often to water your English Yew

English Yew needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Denver, Colorado.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Denver, Colorado

36% Very Low

Growing English Yew in Denver right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Denver is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinin…

Sunlight will increase by 33.2% ☀️

January 27th, 2023

Denver is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Denver is expected to increase by 33.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.5 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, Denver is getting an average of 8.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant English Yew: 1ft from a window

English Yew love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Denver, Colorado ⛅.

English Yew does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize English Yew

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for English Yew: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your English Yew after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot English Yew

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 24th, 2023

The growing potential in Denver is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot …