yew 'Summergold'

Grow in any well drained soil. Both male and female plants available - females will have red berries, males masses of pale yellow flowers making clouds of pollen. Tolerant of pollution. For more information see tree cultivation.

Pruning group 1 if grown as a tree. As a hedge, Yew is pruned in late summer or more often for a very formal appearance. Yew is also suitable for topiary.

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

May be susceptible to tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites and scale insects

May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases