Taxus media 'Hicksii' - 60-80 CM RB

Description
The Yew 'Hicksii' (Taxus x media) is a large shrub that grows dense and columnar and usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and a width of around 4 metres. Its needle-shaped, glossy leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative cones adorn Taxus x media 'Hicksii' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * decorative cones * Resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
The Yew 'Hicksii' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, glossy.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Yew 'Hicksii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yew 'Hicksii' is a dense, columnar large shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide. Slow-growing. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
The berry-like cones of Taxus x media 'Hicksii' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Taxus x media 'Hicksii' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant