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Taxus x media Hicksii

Hick's Yew

A narrow, columnar form suitable for tight hedging, with upright branches bearing dark green needles. May produce a red berry with toxic, black seeds.

  • »  Columnar, dense, with sharply ascending branches
  • »  Excellent evergreen for tight hedging
  • »  Narrow, short-stalked, dark green needles
  • »  Small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
  • »  Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions

2gal
$63.00
3gal
$87.00
5gal
$129.00
10gal
$279.00
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7gal
$294.00
B&B in Container
$507.00
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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:250-300 cm
  • Spread:150-175 cm
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus x media 'Hicksii'

Mature taxus species have the ability to regrow from old wood, so older specimens can be rejuvenated in the garden.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus x media 'Hicksii'

A versatile evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings and topiary landscapes. It can also be left unpruned for a softer textured landscape. A very columnar-growing cultivar, making it a good vertical accent. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.