Hedges: Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
Botanical name: Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
Common name: Yew, 'Hicksii'
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at a glance
| Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 4a thru 7b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
evergreen
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
winter interest, fall interest |
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description for "Hedges: Taxus x media 'Hicksii'"
Hicksii yew is a columnar, evergreen shrub that takes well to pruning and makes an excellent vertical accent in the garden as well as a formal hedge or foundation planting. Reaches 6 feet or taller with a slow upright growth habit. Grows less than 12 inches/year. Needles are short and flattened; bright green when new, maturing to dark green. Female Hicksii Yews produce ornamental red berries. Evergreen. Prefers slightly acidic soils. Zones 4-7. Edited by M.Tate.
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