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Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew

Narrow Evergreen Screen
Dense Dark Foliage
Formal Hedge Structure

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Hickii 'Upright' Yew

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Hickii 'Upright' Yew

Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew is a narrow evergreen shrub prized for dense dark green needles, upright form, and year-round structure. Its vertical habit makes it especially useful for privacy screens, formal hedges, foundation plantings, and architectural accents in sun or partial shade.

Why choose Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew?

Choose Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew for classic evergreen privacy in a space-saving form. This upright hybrid yew is valued for its dense branching, rich green foliage, and strong response to pruning, allowing it to be shaped into tidy hedges or maintained as a natural vertical accent. It provides dependable winter color, soft texture, and refined structure near entries, patios, property lines, and mixed shrub borders. Female plants may produce ornamental red arils when a compatible male yew is nearby.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Taxus × media ‘Hicksii’
Common Name: Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Narrow, upright, dense, columnar shrub

Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew Additional Information

Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew is a needled evergreen with soft, flat, dark green foliage that remains attractive through winter. It typically develops a tall, narrow outline, often maturing around 10 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide in managed landscapes, though size can vary with age, climate, and pruning. Its naturally upright habit makes it a strong choice for formal hedges, vertical accents, screening, and foundation plantings where year-round structure is needed.

This yew does not offer showy flowers, but mature female plants may develop small red, berry-like arils if pollinated by a nearby male yew. It responds well to clipping and can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning. Use it as a dense evergreen backdrop, a narrow living wall, or a classic anchor plant in traditional and modern landscapes. Yews are not edible landscape plants and should be sited thoughtfully around children, pets, and livestock.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding grade and choose a site with good air movement and room for mature width.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Once rooted in, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in sunny exposures or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone, keeping it slightly away from the trunk and stems. Mulch helps conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, with light touch-up trimming in early summer if needed. Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew handles shaping well for hedges, screens, and formal outlines.

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FAQs

How big does Hickii 'Upright' Yew get?
Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew commonly grows about 10 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide in landscape settings, though mature size depends on growing conditions and pruning.
Is Hickii 'Upright' Yew evergreen?
Yes. Hickii ‘Upright’ Yew is an evergreen shrub with dark green needles that provide structure, color, and screening value throughout the year.
Where should I plant Hickii 'Upright' Yew?
Plant it in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It works well for privacy screens, formal hedges, foundation corners, entry accents, and narrow evergreen backdrops.
Can Hickii 'Upright' Yew be pruned as a hedge?
Yes. This yew responds well to pruning and can be clipped into a dense hedge or maintained as a more natural upright shrub with selective shaping.

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Lush Foliage
Partial Shade
Plant Spacing

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Taxaceae
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#7 Container

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Growing Zones 4-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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