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Yew mulch in blueberries #885390

Asked September 16, 2024, 10:39 AM EDT

I am having a large yew tree cut down and ground up. I have blueberry plants. Can you I use the mulch on them? Also Azaleas and lilacs. Can you use the mulch on them?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Yes, the wood chips and mulch from the yew removal is fine to use on all of those plants. Toxins from the pit of the yew fruits (if the shrub has any berries...not all do) will not seep into other plants, and the debris will not alter soil acidity (pH).

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied September 16, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT

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