Yew (Taxus spp.) is a genus of evergreen conifers that work well as foundation plants, hedge screens and even single specimens.
Among the seven yew species are trees, shrubs and spreading forms to fill any purpose in your garden.
Loosen the soil in the planting area to a depth of about 12 inches or at least 6 inches deeper than the yew container height, depending on the size of the yew transplant.
Use a home testing kit to determine the soil pH level. Yews grow best in slightly acid, neutral or slightly alkaline soil, with a pH level between 5.5 and 7.5.
Incorporate organic humus materials into the soil if you have poor drainage, which is common with heavy clay soil.
Dig a planting hole that is two to three times the width of the yew root ball and as deep as the original container.
Remove the yew transplant from the container and loosen the roots around the edges so they spread more easily after planting.
Set the yew in the planting hole so the top of the root ball rests even with the surrounding soil.
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