Origin
The Taxus baccata is a species from the yew family (Taxaceae) that originally hails from Europe. Throughout the last ice age, various isolation periods each led to a separate subspecies, explaining the typical variety within the species.

Characteristics
The Taxus baccata, also known as Yew tree, is characterised by its longevity and can live for thousands of years. The tree has dark green, needle-like leaves. In autumn, it produces small, red, inedible fruits that are surrounded by a bright red, edible seed coat.

Care
The Taxus baccata is a low maintenance plant that thrives in both sun and shade and prefers well-draining soil. The plant responds well to pruning and is therefore ideally suited for hedges. For optimal growth and development, the Taxus baccata requires moderate fertilisation.