Taxus x media 'Hicksii' - Hicks Yew

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Taxus x media 'Hicksii' is a captivatingly striking addition to any landscaped space. More commonly known as the Hicks Yew, this columnar evergreen shrub, with its dense, needle-like, dark green foliage, invites a year-round, lush aesthetic, underpinning the elegance of your garden. Standing tall at 10 to 12 feet, with a comfortable width of 3 to 4 feet, it offers an impressive structural element suited to living fences, privacy screens, or foundational plantings. Exceptionally adaptable, it relishes in partial to full shade, and thrives in well-drained soil conditions, demonstrating remarkable resistance to urban pollution. What sets the Hicks Yew apart is its display of ornamental, bright red berries that serve as a beacon for birds, adding an exciting element of wildlife interaction to your familiar surroundings. Although all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, its overall charm and vitality make it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts.

Size: Up to 10-12 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide

Foliage: Dark green, needle-like leaves

Water usage: Moderate

Sun exposure: Partial to full shade

Additional feature: Produces bright, ornamental red berries (on female plants) that attract birds; however, all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.