Light
Full sun to full shade. Shield from harsh winter sun and wind in the north.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Taxus × media 'Hicksii'
How to grow Hicks Yew 'Hicksii'.
Tall, narrow, and takes a haircut well.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun, shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 4–7
- Size
- 10–12 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide; can be kept smaller
- Spacing
- 2–3 ft apart for a hedge; 4 ft for separate columns.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Weekly the first year. Then deep watering in dry spells. Never soggy.
Planting and soil
Spring or early fall, root ball slightly above grade. Raised beds or slopes if your soil holds water.
Feeding
Slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning
Shear after the spring flush, in early to mid summer. Yews regrow from old wood, so you can cut hard if needed.
Through the year
New growth in spring, shear in early summer, red berries on female plants in fall.
If something's off
Root rot in wet soil and deer browsing in winter. Every part except the red berry flesh is highly toxic to people and pets, seeds included.
Why we stock it: Evergreen privacy in a strip too narrow for anything else.
Hicks Yewfrom $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Hicks Yewfrom $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it