Columnar, dense, evergreen shrub.Needles are glossy, dark green. Perfect as a green screen or privacy hedge. Avoid wet sites. Little pruning required. Moderate growth rate. Botanical Name- Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’ Pronunciation- TAKS-usMEE-dee-uh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained soil Current Size- 3.5′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Verdon Hinoki Falsecypress – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Shelter for birds, toxic to many animals, minimal pollinator interest Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Trim to shape in late winter; avoid soggy soil and fertilize lightly. Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove deadwood. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Provide drainage in clay to prevent root rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, root rot
