Yew bonsai (13)

Presentation

Yew (Taxus baccata) 25 years old, 73 cm tall, with a canopy built on three stacked tiers and a trunk alternating reddish bark with a vertical vein of deadwood. The nebari measures 10 cm and comfortably supports the slightly inclined upright styling. A collector's specimen for those with outdoor space who want an already shaped conifer.

Technical features

• Species: Taxus baccata (yew)
• Style: informal upright with tiered branches
• Plant height: 73 cm
• Nebari: 10 cm
• Pot: rectangular 46 x 36 x h. 12 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware, matt brown tone
• Age: about 25 years
• Total weight: 21.1 kg
• Position: outdoors, full light with shading during the hottest hours
• Care level: medium

How to care for it

The yew should stay outdoors all year round and tolerates cold without problems, but it suffers from direct sun in July and August: in summer we recommend a bright position with afternoon partial shade. The root system cannot stand waterlogging, so water when the substrate starts to dry on the surface, with much longer intervals between November and February.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, it is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the plant that will be shipped. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different on delivery due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or seasonal changes. The trunk structure, tiers and pot remain those in the image.

How much does it weigh and how much space does it take up?

The total weight with pot and substrate is 21.1 kg. The footprint at the base is given by the rectangular pot of 46 x 36 cm, while the plant alone is 73 cm tall: the widest part of the canopy extends beyond the rim of the pot, so a stable, deep shelf should be provided.

Can I keep it indoors or in a flat?

No, the yew is an outdoor conifer and needs the full seasonal cycle, winter cold included. A balcony, terrace or garden are the right places. In a heated indoor environment the foliage weakens within a few weeks.

What is included

• Yew bonsai (Taxus baccata) 73 cm tall in a rectangular unglazed stoneware pot 46 x 36 x h. 12 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping