Taxus media ‘Hicksii’

Taxus media ‘Hicksii’ is an evergreen conifer, highly valued in landscaping for its elegant form, controlled growth and high resistance.

Main features

• Port: columnar, compact, with dense branches, oriented slightly vertically

• Dimensions: reaches 3–5 m tall and 1–1.5 m wide at maturity

• Growth: slow to moderate, easy to control by trimming

• Foliage: flat needles, glossy dark green, decorative throughout the year

Planting and maintenance conditions

• Exposure: sun, partial shade or shade (one of the most shade tolerant species)

• Soil: fertile, well drained, slightly moist; it also tolerates poorer soils

• Resistance: very good in frost, wind and urban pollution

• Maintenance: tolerates cutting and shaping excellently, ideal for hedges

Use in landscaping

• dense and elegant hedges

• boundaries of spaces, alleys or entrances

• solitary plantings or in groups

• formal, modern or classic gardens

Advantages

• orderly appearance all year round

• great longevity

• excellent adaptability to different conditions

• ideal for residential and commercial spaces

⚠️ Attention: all parts of the plant are toxic (except the red aril), caution is advised in gardens frequented by children or animals.