TALL, COLUMNAR EVERGREEN GROWTH FOR YEAR-ROUND PRIVACY
FEATURES:
- Beautiful evergreen, dark green foliage provides privacy all year round
- Red berries cover the plant in early fall, a welcome snack for songbirds
- Ideal when planted as a tall hedge, on either side of your entryway or as a border planting
- Low maintenance and easy care
-
Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Hick's Upright Yew
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 10-12' tall
- Mature Width: 3-4' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 3-4' apart
Hick's Upright Yew
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
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TALL, COLUMNAR EVERGREEN GROWTH FOR YEAR-ROUND PRIVACY
FEATURES:
- Beautiful evergreen, dark green foliage provides privacy all year round
- Red berries cover the plant in early fall, a welcome snack for songbirds
- Ideal when planted as a tall hedge, on either side of your entryway or as a border planting
- Low maintenance and easy care
-
Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Hick's Upright Yew
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 10-12' tall
- Mature Width: 3-4' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 3-4' apart
Why plant Hick's Upright Yew?
This versatile Yew has been the long-standing traditional privacy screening, but there is so much more to this Yew that meets the eye. Manicuring and trimming is a breeze as it loves to show its shining evergreen leaves all over your garden as a tall hedge, garden border, or an elegant entryway. Its sophisticated foliage colors of dark greens to golden at the tip adds a striking presence to your landscape. Even the songbirds are happy with your choice as they enjoy the red fruit in early fall. No garden is complete without at least one Hick's Upright Yew.
In England, Yew was restricted only to churchyards where livestock wouldn't be found grazing because it is toxic to the animals. Shakespeare was also familiar with the toxic qualities of Yew when he had Macbeth concoct a poisonous brew which included, "slips of yew, silvered in the moon's eclipse."
How to use Hick's Upright Yew in the landscape?
Hick's Upright performs well in full to part sun and is even known to be an excellent evergreen choice for shady areas. This yew is also a great addition to landscape borders, a specimen, or even a privacy hedge!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-7
How To Plant Hick's Upright Yew
Hick's Upright enjoys growing in soil that is moist but also well-draining; no soggy feet for this guy! A versatile evergreen, Hick's tolerates urban conditions as long as there is protection from the cold winter wind.
How To Water
Hick's Upright Yew will need to be watered deeply and regularly when first planted. Once established, its watering needs will lessen!
How To Fertilize
Fertilize your Hick's Upright Yew when first planted with Bower & Branch Elements Starter Plant Food. For ongoing care, reapply in early spring before it breaks dormancy for the year!
How To Prune
Prune Hick's in early spring before new growth sprouts.
