Taxus Baccata Rising Star 120-140cm - The No Prune Hedge

Taxus × media 'Rising Star' – The No Prune Hedge | 120–140cm

A smart, formal yew hedge without the constant clipping. 'Rising Star' is a selected yew with a naturally narrow, upright, columnar habit. It holds its slim shape on its own, so you get a neat, structured hedge with little or no pruning.

The rich, dark green needles are dense and soft to the touch, and they form a tight, even surface from top to bottom. It gives you the classic, timeless look of a yew hedge in a lower-maintenance form, which is ideal for busy gardens, commercial sites and anywhere you want a tidy finish without regular trimming.

Why choose 'Rising Star'?

• The no prune hedge: naturally narrow and upright, holding its shape with minimal maintenance
• No berries: a male form, so there are no messy or poisonous red berries
• Quicker to establish: faster growing than other upright yews such as 'Hicksii', and reaches around 2m tall by 60cm wide
• Classic yew finish: dense, dark green evergreen foliage for year-round structure
• Space saving: a slim columnar habit, perfect for boundaries, paths and tight spaces
• Sun or shade: one of the most shade-tolerant hedging plants available
• Long lived and hardy: hardy to −25°C, and well suited to Irish conditions
• Versatile: works as a hedge, as a formal row, or as individual feature columns

Specification

• Height: 120–140cm
• Mature size: approx. 2m tall × 60cm wide
• Grade: [grade]
• Supplied: [pot size / rootballed]

Planting guide
For a dense hedge, plant around 3 per metre. Allow 2 per metre for a more economical row that will knit together over time. Yew needs well-drained soil and dislikes waterlogging, so avoid wet or heavy ground. Water well through the first growing season. If needed, lightly tidy stray shoots in late summer.