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  • Answered by
    Jackie on
    June 9, 2011
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    In theory, the burlap should rot away over time as the roots grow. I usually slit the burlap to give the roots a better chance, but I'm told it isn't necessary.

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    Heather on
    May 26, 2012
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    They likely have winter burn. This article will help you:
    http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/PPDL/weeklypics/6-2-08.html

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    Nikki on
    July 16, 2012
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    Early to mid-spring is the recommended time for pruning yew shrubs, though you could do some light trimming only in the fall. Also, drastic pruning will greatly reduce its greenery, so any trimming you perform should be light unless you are willing to live with the loss of green for awhile. Yews can be cut back into older branches but new shoot emergence from old buds will take years and new growth will likely be thin and unattractive. However, it should be ok to lightly trim out the damaged foliage.

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    Nikki on
    July 16, 2012
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    Early to mid-spring is the recommended time for pruning yew shrubs, though you could do some light trimming only in the fall. However, it should be ok to lightly trim out the damaged foliage now.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 19, 2015
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    Yews grow best in full sun to part shade and are hardy in zones 4-7 so I would say things are a go!

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 5, 2015
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    All yews are evergreen and have the potential to turn brown if exposed to certain environmental conditions (harsh winter - winter burn, insect pests, etc.). There isn't a variety that would be resilient to that. You may not want to throw in the towel on that shrub of yours yet - it probably sustained some winter injury and there are things you can try to revive it, which are discussed in the following article:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/winter-damage-of-shrubs.htm

    Here is an article that discusses the different Yew shrub types:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/yew/growing-yew-shrubs.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 13, 2015
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    Well this can be shocking to look at!
    You should be able to see new growth emerging from buds along the remaining branches.
    It may be 2 to 3 years before the Yew appears whole again.
    You may want to give your hedge some extra attention this summer with water during dry times.
    New growth will need more water, an inch of water per week.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/yew/growing-yew-shrubs.htm

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