Where to Buy Yews in Toronto: Hicks, Hill’s & Mature Yews for Privacy

If you’re searching for where to buy good-quality yews in Toronto, the best choice depends on what you want the plants to do. Some homeowners need tall, dense yews for privacy along a fence or property line, while others need a lower evergreen for a foundation bed or shaded garden.

Z Force Farm carries several yew varieties for Toronto and the GTA, including Hicks Yew, Hill’s Yew, Dense Yew and Fairview Spreading Yew. We offer local pickup as well as delivery and professional planting in Toronto, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill and surrounding areas.

Which Yew Should You Buy?

For most customers, the easiest way to choose is by the finished look you want.

• Hicks Yew: A strong choice for tall privacy hedges and property lines. It has a dense, upright habit and can produce red berries.
• Hill’s Yew: Also upright and dense, making it well suited to formal privacy hedges. Hill’s Yew is especially useful when you prefer a yew without red berries.
• Dense Yew: Broader and more spreading, making it useful for lower hedges, foundation planting and mass planting.
• Fairview Spreading Yew: A semi-upright spreading yew that works well in structured garden beds, borders and lower evergreen screening.

If you are deciding specifically between the two upright varieties, see our Hicks Yew vs Hill’s Yew guide. For lower landscape yews, read our Fairview Yew vs Dense Yew comparison.

Where Can I Buy Mature or Tall Yews in Toronto?

Customers looking for immediate privacy often prefer a larger yew rather than waiting years for a small plant to fill in. Availability changes through the season, but Z Force Farm carries yews in multiple sizes, including taller Hicks and Hill’s Yews when available.

For a privacy hedge, plant size is only one part of the result. Spacing, existing light conditions, soil, grading and installation quality also affect how the hedge fills in. Our Yew Hedge Spacing & Planting Guide explains how to estimate quantities for a property line.

Are Yews Good for Shady Toronto Properties?

Yes. One reason yews are popular in Toronto landscapes is their ability to perform in conditions where many privacy evergreens struggle. They can grow in full sun to partial shade, which makes them particularly useful beside homes, fences and mature trees where sunlight is limited.

If your main goal is a privacy hedge and you are deciding between yew and cedar, see our Yew vs Emerald Cedar privacy hedge guide.

Yew Delivery and Planting in Toronto & North York

Buying larger plants is different from buying a small garden-centre shrub. Mature yews can be heavy, and a privacy hedge often requires many plants to be delivered and installed at consistent spacing.

Z Force Farm serves customers across Toronto, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket and surrounding GTA areas. Depending on the project, customers can arrange pickup, local delivery, or professional planting.

What Makes a Good-Quality Yew?

When comparing yews, don’t judge only by height. Look for a plant with healthy foliage, good branching and enough density for the intended landscape use. For a privacy hedge, uniformity also matters: a group of plants with similar height and fullness usually creates a cleaner finished hedge than plants that vary significantly from one another.

For larger hedge orders, it is also worth checking current inventory before planning the final spacing and quantity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy good-quality yews in Toronto?

Z Force Farm carries Hicks, Hill’s, Dense and Fairview Yews for privacy hedges and landscaping, with pickup, delivery and professional planting available across Toronto and nearby GTA areas.

Which yew is best for privacy?

Hicks Yew and Hill’s Yew are the main upright choices for dense privacy hedges. Hicks can produce red berries, while Hill’s is commonly selected when a similar upright hedge without berries is preferred.

Can I buy tall or mature yews?

Yes, taller yew sizes are available seasonally. Current size and quantity availability can change, so larger privacy-hedge orders should be confirmed before installation planning.

How far apart should yews be planted?

For many dense hedge projects, approximately 2 ft apart is a common starting point, although final spacing should consider plant size and the desired finished look.

Do you deliver and plant yews in North York?

Yes. Z Force Farm provides local yew delivery and professional planting in North York, Toronto, Markham and other GTA service areas.

Shop Yews for Your Toronto Landscape

Browse our Yews Toronto collection to compare available varieties. For tall privacy, start with Hicks Yew or Hill’s Yew. If you’re not sure which variety or quantity fits your property, contact Z Force Farm for help choosing plants, delivery and planting.