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