Fertilizing Yews (Taxus): When, What, and How Much

Question about fertilizer type, timing, and rate for Taxus yews.

Established In-Ground Yews

• Generally need NO fertilizer. They're self-sufficient once established.
• New plantings (first year): Balanced liquid or soluble fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring onward.

Container-Grown Yews

• Fertilize regularly while in pots (same as new plantings).
• Top-dress annually: scrape off old medium, add fresh.
• Water consistently; check roots every 2 years; repot if root-bound.

Over-fertilizing yews causes weak growth. Less is more.