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- A small profile of the yew (Taxus baccata)
- The yew - A profile
- Old yews are resistant to drought and cold
- The yew is very poisonous!
- Use of the yew in the garden
- Tips
There are 80 different species of yew
A small profile of the yew (Taxus baccata)
The yew is an evergreen coniferous wood, which is common especially in Europe but also in North Africa. It is very popular in gardens or pots pulled, as it is completely easy to care for after some time. A little profile of the yew.
The yew - A profile
Old yews are resistant to drought and cold
Yews are among the most robust native conifers. They form a dense root system with which they can feed themselves even in times of drought.
A young, freshly planted yew must be watered during the first years of drought, as the roots have not developed sufficiently. Fertilization is necessary only in the early years.
The yew is very poisonous!
The yew is a highly poisonous tree. If parts of the yew are consumed, there is danger to life. All parts, except the pulp, contain the dangerous taxin. Not only people can poison themselves, but also animals, especially horses.
Birds like to pick up the ripe fruits in autumn, but they do not excrete the kernels undigested. As a result, they ensure the spread of the tree without poisoning itself.
When cutting and caring for yew, your hands and face should be protected from contact with the needles.
Use of the yew in the garden
Yew trees are particularly popular because of their cut compatibility as hedge planting and form grove. The tree can be cut into almost all shapes - from the sphere to the animal form.
Tips
Yews are endangered in the wild and are on the "red list". Therefore buy yews in the specialist market or multiply them by cuttings or fruits themselves.