Hicks Yew

Hicks Yew is a tall, narrow evergreen with soft, dark green needles and a formal, upright shape. It’s perfect for hedges, screens, and shaded foundation plantings.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Part shade to full shade; tolerates morning or filtered sun
Max Height
12 feet
Max Spread
4 feet

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Hicks Yew (Taxus x media 'Hicksii') is a columnar evergreen shrub known for its dense, vertical growth and refined appearance. With soft, flat dark green needles and a naturally upright form, it’s ideal for creating privacy screens, formal hedges, or vertical accents in tight spaces. Hicks Yew is highly shade-tolerant and adaptable to pruning, making it a great choice for structured designs. It thrives in well-drained soil and performs best in part shade, though it can tolerate some sun. A classic, low-maintenance evergreen with year-round appeal.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen with strong upright form year-round

Landscape Uses:

Hedges, screens, foundation planting, formal borders

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Toxic if ingested — all parts are poisonous

Mess Factor:

Low — minimal cleanup

Maintenance Level:

Low to moderate — shape annually if used as a hedge

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Moderate — prefers consistent moisture

Soil Tolerance:

Well-drained soil; avoid standing water

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate once established

Deer Resistance:

Low — often browsed

Pest/Disease Resistance:

High — typically pest-free

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