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This yew is a medium sized dense evergreen shrub which reaches a height between 12 and 20'. Hicks Yew has long branches full of glossly dark green needles which emerges light green in the spring. It is very popular for hedging. It prefers full sun to partial shade. Water well for the first couple months after planting to establish a strong root system. Prune this shrub in later winter when it is dormant.

Hicks yew for sale

View more from Yew Trees. No garden is complete without at least one tree, and evergreens are a popular choice. Many of them are also deeply woven into folklore and history, and one that especially applies to is the yew. This dark, mysterious tree has long associations with magic and paganism as well as being famous as the source of wood for the dreaded English longbow. Ideal for hedges, as an accent tree or as a standalone centrepiece, this mid-sized yew has complex foliage coloring that gives it a striking presence all year round, and it also puts on a dramatic display of bright red fruit in late summer and fall. One of the most interesting evergreens is the yew family. There are definitely regional variations though, as well as many hybrids. Hicksii is a medium-sized yew that reaches a mature height of between 12 and 20 feet, and grows out to between 8 and 12 feet wide. Yew is technically a conifer but the cones of the female trees are highly modified. Each one develops into a single seed wrapped in a fleshy red coating, creating a berry-like fruit. These attract many species of bird which eat the flesh and swallow the seeds, which then pass through their bodies to be scattered far and wide. Male trees do not produce fruit, although occasionally a yew can show both male and female characteristics. It is very tolerant of sunlight though. Usually planted in full sun to part shade, it can also grow without problems in full shade.

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Its narrower more upright growth makes it a very versatile plant useful as a dense evergreen hedge providing shelter as a windbreak or giving privacy where needed. The deep green needles of Yew hicksii provide a perfect backdrop for vividly coloured flowers and ornamental shrubs and the ability to keep the height to a compact 30cm makes it perfect for edging beds and borders which can then be filled with colour. If the garden is in need of focal points or architectural features then planting Yew hicksii singly or in small groups will provide these effects. This useful variety of Yew can also be pruned and clipped into topiary shapes giving more style and substance to any garden. Need help choosing? Chosen Root Type: Rootball. Beautiful bushy plants grown in our fields for several years, they are lifted in season October-Early May with the immediate root ball which is wrapped in hessian for protection.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight. The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending. Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

Hicks yew for sale

View more from Yew Trees. No garden is complete without at least one tree, and evergreens are a popular choice. Many of them are also deeply woven into folklore and history, and one that especially applies to is the yew. This dark, mysterious tree has long associations with magic and paganism as well as being famous as the source of wood for the dreaded English longbow. Ideal for hedges, as an accent tree or as a standalone centrepiece, this mid-sized yew has complex foliage coloring that gives it a striking presence all year round, and it also puts on a dramatic display of bright red fruit in late summer and fall.

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Hicks Yew Taxus x media 'Hicksii'. The result of this cross is a gorgeous hicks yew plant with lovely physical features of the English Yew and the cold-hardiness of the Japanese Yew. As part of the evergreen species, Hicks Yew does not lose its foliage in the winter seasons. Screenings like the Hicks Yew Hedge would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. Botanical Name Taxus x media 'Hicksii'. Yew can be pruned either with hand shears or an electric hedge trimmer, as long as the blades are sharp. Fall is the time for junipers to begin preparing for dormancy. Enter your email address to join the waitlist for this product. Watch Video. Fertilize these hedges again in late summer to mid-fall. One specimen in England, the Fortingall Yew, is believed to be at least 2, years old and possibly much more than that.

Hicks Yew has an upright growth habit and is popular as a privacy evergreen hedge. They can grow up to 20 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide. Although Yews prefer part to full sun, it is one of the few evergreen hedges that tolerates shade.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil, you may need to add a locally-sourced compost or topsoil to the backfill soil. The only thing it does not tolerate well is wet soil — everything else it can handle. Use the container the shrub is delivered in as a guideline for how deep the planting well or hole should be. There are definitely regional variations though, as well as many hybrids. Outdoor Growing zone Yearly mulching will also improve soil drainage and nutrients. A mature Hicks Yew will grow to be around 8 feet tall with a spread of 5 feet. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. Planting a Hicks Yew InstantHedge is fast and simple right. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to junipers, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. If possible, avoid cutting branches so far back that you expose the dead zone — the area within an Upright Yew Hicksii in which branches are not actually dead, but they do not grow foliage because they are not exposed to light.