{"title":"Privet and Yew Hedging Plants for Sale in Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrivet and yew are the two traditional clipped boundary hedges: privet for speed and a neat, small-leaved look, yew for a dark, dense hedge that lasts for generations. Both are supplied as young plants in 9cm pots. Free tracked delivery to Ireland and 24 more EU countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--pg-more--\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrivet or yew?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pg-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants per metre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval-leaved privet (\u003cem\u003eLigustrum ovalifolium\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast, semi-evergreen, small oval leaves; clip twice a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden privet ('Aureum')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe same habit with golden-yellow leaves, brightest in sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYew (\u003cem\u003eTaxus baccata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-growing, dark evergreen needles; clips to a formal wall and tolerates hard pruning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring in well-drained soil. Privet suits sun to part shade; yew tolerates shade as well. Water through the first two summers. Yew is toxic if eaten, and privet berries are harmful if eaten, so keep clippings away from pets and livestock. Every pack is young plants in pots, shipped directly from our partner growers, so allow a few seasons for a hedge to knit together and water through the first two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich grows faster, privet or yew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivet is much faster. Yew is slow to start but makes a very dense, long-lived hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 3 to 4 privet or about 3 yew per metre in a single row.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan yew be cut back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike most conifers, yew regrows from old wood, which is one reason it is used for formal hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs privet evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOval-leaved privet is semi-evergreen: it keeps most of its leaves in a mild winter and may drop some in a cold one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning the whole boundary? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/hedging-ireland-how-to-choose-space-and-plant-a-hedge\"\u003eguide to choosing, spacing and planting a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedge-plants\"\u003ehedge plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreening plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bulk-hedging-plants\"\u003ebulk hedging and box alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"40x-taxus-baccata-yew-9cm-pot-20-30cm","title":"40x Taxus baccata Yew - 9cm Pot, 20-30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eYew (Taxus baccata) is the classic evergreen for formal hedges and topiary. Its dark green, finely textured needles form a dense, even surface that clips cleanly into crisp lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: dark green needles, evergreen all year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow, steady growth that keeps clipping to a minimum once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as 40 plants in 9cm pots, 20-30cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in sun, partial shade or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits formal hedging, screening and topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained soil and water during dry spells in the first two summers. Space about 30-40cm apart for a hedge and clip in late summer. Yew tolerates hard pruning. Note that the foliage and seeds are poisonous if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. 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