Hicksii Yew

Hicksii Yew (Taxus × media ‘Hicksii’) is a narrow, columnar evergreen prized for its dense, dark green needles and elegant upright form. Perfect for hedges, screens, or specimen plantings, it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to a variety of soils. Hardy in Canadian zones 4–7, this low‐maintenance yew provides year‐round structure and is remarkably tolerant of pruning and urban conditions.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Taxus × media ‘Hicksii’
• Common name: Hicksii Yew
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 4–7
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist, well‐drained; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils
• Height: 2–3 m (6–10 ft)
• Width: 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
• Foliage: Dense, dark green, soft-textured needles
• Flower/fruit: Inconspicuous yellow‐green flowers; bright red arils on female plants
• Bloom time: Spring
• Maintenance: Low; responds well to pruning for shape
• Advantages: Narrow columnar habit ideal for formal hedges and screens; deer‐resistant; long‐lived and tolerant of urban environments