An excellent evergreen shrub for tall hedges and privacy screens. The long, upright-growing branches with dense, glossy, dark green foliage naturally form a narrow, columnar habit that works well as a foundation plant, or placed in pairs at entries or doorways.
| Plant Type |
Conifers, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-7 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 10' - 15' (ft), 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Spread | 8' - 10' (ft), 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spacing |
4' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage |
| Tolerance |
Cold, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Wildlife |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Taxus × media 'Hicksii' (Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Anglo-Japanese Yew 'Hicksii', Hicksii Yew || An excellent evergreen shrub for tall hedges and privacy screens. The long, upright-growing branches with dense, glossy, dark green foliage naturally form a narrow, columnar habit that works well as a foundation plant, or placed in pairs at entries or doorways.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage,
Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders