Yew Hedge Planting Distance

Yew hedge planting distance

Depending on plant size, space your plants at about 60 cms apart. More if they are overcrowded. Yew hedging is formal so it pays to spend time getting your lines straight and the spacing even. Unless you have the eye of a pyramid builder, use string stretched between canes to make sure you are planting straight.

How long does a yew hedge take to establish?

Growing from seed Germination may take one to two years.

How far apart should hedges be planted?

Spacing plants in hedges is another matter. Plants must be spaced closer together to form a full, dense screen. Low hedge plants (3 to 4 feet high) should be spaced about 18 inches apart. Tall hedge plants will need to be spaced 3 to 4 feet apart.

How fast does spreading yew grow?

The Dense Spreading Yew is an evergreen bush that grows 3 to 6 inches a year, spreading outwards with undulating branches densely covered in foliage.

Can you plant a hedge too close together?

How important is the spacing between the plants in your hedge? In general, 3 plants per metre is the ideal spacing: this will give you a thick hedge quickly. If you planted any closer together, you wouldn't really get any benefit and the plants would compete with their neighbours too much.

How do you make yew hedge bushy?

You do need to clip or prune yew hedge plants to make them bushy - shortening side branches causes them to produce the twiggy growths that help make a yew hedge the densest and most elegant evergreen hedge there is.

Are yews low maintenance?

These plants are tolerant of many conditions, from drought and shade to sun and moist soil. With a little annual maintenance, you can keep these shrubs shaped into all sorts of different designs. Just be careful planting these around small children and animals because most parts of yews are poisonous if ingested.

What is the lifespan of a yew?

Yew may be able to live for 3,000 years although 1,500 may be more frequent. All yew will be ancient from 900 years onward (early and pre Norman), although many will have ancient characteristics from around 500 years. Ageing of yew trees is very difficult.

What is the lifespan of a yew bush?

Yews are incredibly long lived - in fact they live for around 900 years before they become ancient. That's compared to around 400 years for an oak tree. Ancient yews can then expect to go on thriving for thousands of years.

Can I plant a hedge next to my Neighbours fence?

Your Rights. You do not usually need to obtain permission to plant a hedge in your garden if it is solely within your property's boundary. However, you do need to obtain permission from your next door neighbour if you're considering planting a hedge to separate the adjoining properties right on the boundary line.

What is the fastest growing hedge for privacy?

With growth rates from 3 to 5 feet per year the fastest growing privacy hedges are Thuja Green Giant, Leyland Cypress, Cryptomeria Radicans, and Wax Myrtle. Carolina Sapphire Cypress, Nellie Stevens Holly, Oakland Holly, and Wavy Leaf Ligustrum offer fast privacy with 2 to 3 feet of upward growth per year.

Can my Neighbour reduce the height of my hedge?

permission is not required to grow a hedge over two metres high. action may not be taken when a hedge grows over two metres high. your neighbour may not be ordered to reduce the height of their hedge. single or deciduous trees are not covered.

Do yews need a lot of water?

Yews require minimal watering. During drought conditions, weekly watering is recommended. Adding a layer of mulch around the base of the plant can help to retain moisture in the soil.

How can I make my yew hedge grow faster?

How to grow yew. Grow yew in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to full shade. Water well as the plant establishes and then you shouldn't need to water again – yews do best in slightly drier soils as they can succumb to root rot in damper conditions. Trim established hedges in summer.

Is yew poisonous to dogs?

Yew is a common evergreen shrub used in landscaping that is extremely poisonous to all species. This includes dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, and humans. According to Pet Poison Helpline, all parts of the plant are very poisonous, including the succulent red berries, as they contain taxines.

Can I legally cut my Neighbours hedge?

Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don't like the way it looks, it's up to you whether you do the work.

How far should I plant hedge from fence?

If your hedge will be along a wall or a fence, consider planting at least 60 cm away from such a structure to ensure your hedges will have room for growth, while at the same time, not causing any structural (and potentially legal) damage.

Can I cut my hedge on my Neighbours side?

You are permitted to trim back any branches or roots that encroach the boundary line onto your property, whether manually or by using a petrol hedge trimmer or battery hedge trimmer; however if you cut back any further and go over the boundary line, legally you could be taken to court for damaging your neighbour's

When should you not trim yews?

As a general rule, heavy pruning should not be done after August 15. The reason for this is that trimming stimulates new growth which may not have sufficient time to harden off before the onset of frost and cold weather in the fall.

How do you thicken a hedge at the bottom?

Formative pruning

On planting, cut back leading shoots and side shoots by one-third, cutting to a well-placed bud.
Repeat this in the second winter to prevent straggly growth and thicken up the hedge base.