Taxus × media |Hicksii| (Anglo-Japanese Yew)

Anglo-Japanese Yew 'Hicksii', Hicksii Yew

Taxus × media 'Hicksii' (Anglo-Japanese Yew) is a dense, evergreen shrub of narrowly columnar habit when young, becoming wider with age, with long, erect branches clothed in glossy dark green needles. It is available in both male and female types, the female ones producing a profusion of conspicuous, coral-red seed-bearing cones. Slow-growing, 4-5 in. per year (10-12 cm), this Yew is very popular for use as a hedgerow or topiary subject.

• Grows up to 12-20 ft. tall (360-600 cm) and 8-12 ft. wide (240-360 cm).
• A full sun to partial shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates full shade as well as a wide range of soils. Urban pollution and drought tolerant.
• Perfect as a specimen plant, screens or hedges and foundation plant.
• No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting
• Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic by ingestion. The taxine alkaloids contained in yew berries, needles or bark are poisonous.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.

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Requirement
Hardiness	4,5,6,7
Heat Zones	5,6,7
Climate Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B
Plant Type	Conifers, Shrubs
Plant Family	Aristolochiaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	2' - 3', 3' - 4', 4' - 5', 5' - 6', 6' - 7', 7' - 8', 8' - 9', 9' - 10'
Spread	1' - 2', 2' - 3', 3' - 4', 4' - 5', 5' - 6'
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Moist but Well-Drained, Well Drained, Loam, Acid, Neutral
Characteristics	Evergreen, Drought Tolerant
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Formal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Modern Garden, Traditional Garden
Planting Place	Beds and Borders, Edging, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences