Common Yew Care

ew plants require careful watering, especially in the dry summer months. If the Yew is in a planter then regular, small amounts of water help keep the plant healthy. In the ground, Yew requires regular additional water in the first season until the roots have taken.

Just remove dead leaves and stems.

Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

Needs 12-18 hours of indirect sunlight.

Planting instructions will suggest planting in a sterile potting mix.

The growing zones for yew plants somewhat vary by species. In general, the plants are fairly intolerant to prolonged extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. They also prefer to be planted in a site that's sheltered from strong winter winds. Humidity typically isn't a problem for yews, though they can struggle in extremely hot, humid summer weather.

Increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.

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