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.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Taxaceae |
| Genus | Taxus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
12' - 20' (3m - 6m) |
| Spread |
8' - 12' (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Alternative Plants to Consider
Fotoflor
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Taxaceae |
| Genus | Taxus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
12' - 20' (3m - 6m) |
| Spread |
8' - 12' (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
