Taxus x media 'Hicksii' (Yew 'Hicksii')

Botanical name

Taxus x media 'Hicksii'

Other names

Yew 'Hicksii', Hick's yew

Genus

Taxus Taxus

Variety or Cultivar

'Hicksii' _ 'Hicksii' is a dense, columnar, coniferous, evergreen shrub, with glossy, needle-like, spine-tipped, mid- to dark green leaves. Insignificant flowers in spring are sometimes followed by fleshy, red fruit on female plants.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Dense, Narrowly columnar

Toxicity

All parts, particularly the seeds, are highly toxic if eaten.

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Colour

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil

Specific diseases

Phytophthora root diseases

General care

Pruning

No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.

Propagation methods

Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Taxus x media 'Hicksii' (Yew 'Hicksii') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

Cultivation

Plant in any well-drained soil. Will tolerate exposure, dry soils and urban pollution. Suitable for use as a hedge.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Taxus x media 'Hicksii' (Yew 'Hicksii')

Common pest name

Omnivorous leafroller

Scientific pest name

Platynota stultana

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous pest which could be potentially damaging to a range of crops if introduced to the UK. Awareness raising amongst the industry is needed. Also need to monitor developments in Spain where the pest is already present and consider whether EU regulation is warranted.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Taxus x media 'Hicksii' (Yew 'Hicksii')

Common pest name

Stubby-root nematode

Scientific pest name

Trichodorus cedarus

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous nematode pest from Asia; occasionally intercepted by the UK. Causes direct feeding damage on plant roots and has the potential to vector viruses.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/