{"product_id":"10-graines-dif-commun-taxus-baccata","title":"10 Common Yew Seeds (Taxus Baccata)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaxus baccata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf common, if noble, tree of death: it is probably the oldest tree in Europe. Some yews in British churchyards are over 2,000 years old, and their ability to regenerate from within, forming new stems from a hollow trunk, has earned them a reputation for immortality. Its wood, both dense and flexible, was used to make the fearsome English longbows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green, flat and flexible needles, forming a very dense habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed arils:\u003c\/strong\u003e in autumn, female plants bear small, fleshy, bright red fruits that are highly ornamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-growing, but it can live for over 1,000 years and reach 15 to 20 metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary king:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates severe pruning and even regrows from old wood, unlike most conifers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — please read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll parts of the plant are highly toxic, except for the red flesh of the aril\u003c\/strong\u003e — needles, bark, wood, and especially the \u003cstrong\u003eblack seed enclosed in the heart of the aril\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is extremely toxic. Ingestion can be serious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not plant it in a garden frequented by young children\u003c\/strong\u003e: the red, sweet arils are tempting, and the danger comes from the seed they contain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly toxic to livestock and horses\u003c\/strong\u003e, even in the form of dry branches or pruning waste: never plant it near pasture, and dispose carefully of all pruning residues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves when pruning and wash your hands afterwards. Clearly label your seed packets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or full sun; it is one of the few conifers that thrives in dense shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, calcareous or neutral, cool and rich in humus. Above all, it dislikes stagnant moisture, which causes its roots to rot. No fertilisation is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e be patient. \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003eCold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 3 to 6 months is essential (between 1 and 5 °C, in damp sand). Then sow in pots or directly in the ground in spring or autumn. Germination is slow and often takes place over two years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant as a hedge (50 cm spacing), as a topiary, or as a standalone specimen, away from grazing and play areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts slow growth and tolerance of pruning make it a highly prized bonsai subject — see our guide \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/creer-un-bonsai-a-partir-d-une-graine-guide\"\u003ecreating a bonsai from a seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first few years. Prune at the end of summer for a neat hedge, systematically collecting all pruning waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs well with shade and woodland plants, particularly ferns and \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/25-graines-de-monnaie-du-pape-fleurs-plante-jardin-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehonesty\u003c\/a\u003e, in a structured shade garden. Absolutely avoid planting it near grazing areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts evergreen, very dense foliage provides one of the best winter shelters and nesting sites in the garden, highly sought after by songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts arils feed blackbirds and thrushes, which digest the flesh and excrete the seed intact, ensuring its dispersal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn old yew hedge shelters remarkably rich insect and spider life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen hedges, topiary, formal gardens and bonsai. Its very dense, elastic wood has historically been associated with bow-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanted in cemeteries for centuries, the yew is associated with eternity, death and resurrection. Among the Celts, its ability to regenerate from its own hollow trunk made it the tree of immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest the fully red arils in autumn — wearing gloves —, crush them in a little water and rinse to extract the black seed. Dry it before the long stratification process. Clearly label the packet, as these seeds are highly toxic. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. 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