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Hick's Yew
Taxus media 'Hicksii'
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| Description |
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An easy to grow evergreen shrub with an attractive, dark, glossy green foliage. Takes pruning well and is disease resistant. Makes an ideal screen, hedge, foundation or border planting.
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| Plant Attributes |
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| Height: |
6 ' - 12 ' |
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| Width: |
4-6' |
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| Zone: |
Zone 4 |
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| Maintenance: |
Moderate Maintenance |
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| Growth Rate: |
Growth Rate is Moderate |
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| Pruning: |
Withstands heavy pruning. Prune in spring as new growth appears, and then remove stray growth as needed throughout the summer. |
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| Fertilize: |
Fertilize in spring before new growth begins with an all-purpose fertilizer. Follow label instructions. |
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| Mulching: |
Mulch to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. |
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| Planting Intructions: |
Prepare soil with Petitti Planting Mix, dig hole twice the width and same depth of the pot/root ball, gently separate the roots, set the plant so that the top of the root ball sits slightly above the existing soil level, back fill the hole adding Holly-tone, Ironite, water in the plant with MiracleGro Quick Start, and finish by applying a 2" layer of Scotts Nature Scapes mulch |
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| Size: |
Medium Shrub (6-12') |
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| Growth Habit: |
Upright |
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| Foliage Type: |
Evergreen |
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| Winter Interest: |
Evergreen |
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| Hedge Screen: |
Hedge/Screen |
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| Foundation: |
Foundation Plant |
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| Shade Tolerant: |
Shade Tolerant |
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| Additional Info: |
Grow in full sun to part shade. Plant in loose, moist, well-drained, soil rich in organic matter. A 2-3" layer of mulch is beneficial. |
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| Water: |
Keep moist until established, then water deeply and less frequently as needed during the growing season. |
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| Spacing: |
Space plants 6' apart. |
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