What are the cultivation methods and precautions of yew trees?

How to cultivate yew trees

Yew likes shade, is relatively drought-resistant, and can tolerate low temperature environments. It requires the soil pH to be between 5.5-7.0. It is a shade-loving tree species and can grow under dense forests.

Soil: Yew is suitable for planting in early spring in February. The seedlings should be dug up with the soil ball and planted in the shade of the garden. The soil can be loose, fertile, acidic soil rich in organic matter. Garden soil, peat and sand can be mixed in a ratio of 2:1:1, and some decomposed basal fertilizer can be added in an appropriate amount.

Light: Yew is a strongly shade-loving tree species. It prefers a moist and warm growing environment and cannot tolerate strong sunlight. In summer, a shed should be built to provide shade. At other times, it only needs bright diffuse light for maintenance. Remember not to expose it to the sun.

Watering method

Yew likes a humid environment. Water it every 2-3 days in spring and every morning in summer. If the soil in the pot is still too dry, spray it with water in the evening. This will not only rinse the leaves and increase the humidity of the ambient air, but also keep the soil moist. Water it every 3-4 days in autumn. If it rains frequently, water it once a week.

Fertilization method

Yew is a fertilizer-loving plant. For daily maintenance, you can apply some cake fertilizer water. Apply a thin alum fertilizer water once every 30 days during the growing season. When repotting in spring every year, add solid and decomposed organic fertilizer to the bottom of the pot.

Pruning methods

When the yew tree is growing, some branches will grow excessively, which will reduce the ornamental value of the plant. It is necessary to cut off the overgrown and dense branches, and also cut off the thin branches. In this way, the plant will be very beautiful and the ornamental value can be improved.

Things to note when growing yew trees

During the maintenance of yew trees, it is necessary to loosen the soil, weed, fertilize and irrigate in time, and spread dead branches and leaves around the roots to increase the acidity of the soil. Shaping and pruning can be carried out in late autumn and early winter, mainly to cut off dead branches, diseased branches, broken branches and crossed branches.