I have a row of large, old (best estimate if 50 years) yews in my backyard that I would like to try and revitalize. They were not tended well for quite some time before I bought the house and they now are nothing more than a thin green crown and all wood underneath. There's almost no green on the sides.
What I'm wondering is if they would survive an almost complete cutback and break wood. Or, if it's even worth the time to try. I would still like to have a hedge there to screen my neighbor's yard.
Unfortunately, I do not know the exact variety of these shrubs. Only that they are yews. Any information or suggestions would be useful.
Thanks