Taxus media 'Hicksii Barth' - P9

Description
Decorative cones adorn Taxus x media 'Hicksii' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * decorative cones * resistant to urban climates

Growth habit
Yew 'Hicksii' is dense and columnar in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

fruit
The berry-like cones of Taxus x media 'Hicksii' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Taxus x media 'Hicksii' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant