How to Grow and Care for Hicks Yews Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’
Let me introduce you to the ‘Hicksii’ yew, an evergreen shrub that’s become a good friend of mine.
When I first met ‘Hicksii,’ I’ll admit I wasn’t particularly impressed, but over the last decade we’ve become quite close.
With the purchase of my property, a mass planting of these shrubs came with the deal. They sat, 10 in a row, perched on the side of the hill, framing a scraggly, unkept garden and looking – frankly – forlorn.
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At that time, my main gardening goal was to develop a food forest, with the obvious intent to feed humans.
‘Hicksii’ is toxic to humans, as are all yews, so I wasn’t sold on the idea of using valuable space to keep them around.
But as my overall plan has evolved, I’ve grown to love these garden pals so much that I’ve even added a few more to my landscape over the last decade.
The Hicks yew is my low-maintenance, hard-working hero. With a large property, I don’t have the time and resources to devote to every nook and cranny of my landscape, and this shrub has been a game-changer. It’s my ornamental BFF.
If you haven’t considered it yet, or if you’re here to learn more about ‘Hicksii,’ you’re in the right place.
In this article, I’ll cover all the things I love about my buddy, and I’ll tell you how to grow, care for, and find these shrubs for your own garden. Here’s a quick preview:
Ready to learn more about this dependable evergreen shrub? Let’s do it, folks!
What Is Hicks Yew?Commonly known as Hicks yew, Hicks hybrid yew, or Hicks intermediate yew, this evergreen conifer shrub is a popular standout in the Taxus genus.
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