Quick Guide
- Taxus balls are an ideal alternative to Box
- Ideal for large containers or planting in the ground
- Add structure and instant impact to the landscape
- Dense evergreen foliage that provides year-round interest
- Available in a range of sizes to suit different locations
- Low maintenance once established
Taxus baccata Ball, commonly known as the Common Yew Ball, is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its neat, spherical shape and dense, dark green foliage. This versatile yew is perfect for adding structure and formality to your garden, making it an excellent choice for topiary, hedging, or as a standalone feature in containers or borders. Its compact, round shape requires little pruning to maintain, making it an ideal low-maintenance option. Taxus baccata Ball is suitable for both modern and traditional garden designs, and it thrives in various settings, from full sun to partial shade. Pair it with other evergreen shrubs or flowering perennials to create contrast and year-round interest.
Plant Care Guide
Taxus baccata Ball is relatively easy to care for, requiring only occasional light pruning to maintain its shape. It thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates a range of soil types, including chalky or clay soils. This yew can handle full sun to deep shade, making it versatile for different garden environments. Water regularly during dry periods, especially for younger plants, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulching in spring helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Be mindful of its slow growth, so it can take time to reach its full size.
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EAN code013890
- Foliage ColourGreen
- SunlightFull Sun
- Care GuideEasy
- Growth RateSlow
- Drought TolerantNo
- Bee FriendlyYes
- Child FriendlyNo
- Soil PHNeutral
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Third-Party Couriers
For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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Buy Taxus Baccata (Ball Size 30-35cm) Yew Balls at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!