Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Hicks Yew is a showy evergreen that boasts glossy dark green needles with a lighter green underside. This dense shrub adds year-round color and visual interest to an outdoor space. Hicks Yew is also known as Taxus media Hicksii and has a narrow, columnar habit. This plant is a slow grower but, with time, can reach 10 to 15 feet tall. Female shrubs produce pinkish-red seed-bearing cones.
Use Hicks Yew as a specimen or a screen to give a backyard space some privacy. This evergreen shrub makes a wonderful hedge to frame in a yard to conceal a foundation wall or trim this shrub to create a topiary. This plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8. Rabbits do not favor the needles, so this plant will likely retain its foliage in areas plagued by nuisance animals.
Hicks Yew Care
Hicks Yew is a very adaptable plant that can comfortably live in a variety of conditions. Plant in full sun to full shade. This plant has average water needs and will require consistent water during its first year. The shrub is drought-tolerant once it has acclimated. Soil should be neutral, sandy, or loamy and allow good drainage.
Hicks Yew does not require regular pruning and can be allowed to maintain a natural form, or the plant can be trimmed and shaped to maintain the desired look. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring or top dress the soil with organic compost to encourage a strong root system and more growth.
Hicks Yew Spacing
Hicks Yew is an evergreen shrub with an upright columnar growth habit. This shrub will reach 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Space plants 4 to 5 feet apart to create a dense hedge or leave more room if you intend to use the plant as a focal point or a topiary.
Hicks Yew Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Columnar |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Hicks Yew |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: TAXUS X MEDIA `HICKSII` |
- SKU:
- 1231000566-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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