.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Hicksii' Anglojap Yew Taxus media 'Hicksii' Description Evergreen conifer characterized by its narrow, upright growth habit and dense, dark green foliage. Ideal for hedges and topiary, it maintains its form year-round and offers a classic, structured aesthetic to gardens. Suggested Uses Perfect for creating privacy screens, formal hedges, foundation plantings, and specimen accents in both residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hicksii' Anglojap Yew Taxus media 'Hicksii' Common Name: Hicksii' Anglojap Yew Size & Growth: Typically grows up to 8-10 feet tall with a narrow, 2-3 feet width, growing 12-18 inches per year. Hardiness Zones: 4-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, needle-like Bloom Time: Not typically flowering, or inconspicuous Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, azaleas, and other evergreen shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space plants about 2-3 feet apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, sandy loam preferred Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape Winter Care: Protect roots with mulch in colder zones Planting Depth: Root ball should sit level with soil surface Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Avoid harsh pruning; trimming for shape is recommended