The Hick’s yew is a cultivar of the Anglojap yew, is a hybrid yew plant believed to be created by T.D. Hatfield, a Massachusetts based horticulturist. It is the result of the hybridization of the English yew and the Japanese Yew.
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Pinophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Taxaceae |
| Genus | Taxus |
| Scientific Name | Taxus × media |
Quick Information
| Also known As | Anglojap |
| Tree Type | Evergreen |
| Identification | Size: 2-20ft in height Spread: 3-4 ft Bark: Brown with scales Needles: Green in color Cones: Berries instead of cones, red colored |
| Hardiness Zones | 3-7 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Lifespan | At least 20 years |
| Growing Conditions | Sun: Partial shade to full sun Water: Weekly; more frequently if heat is extreme Soil: Moist, sandy, loamy soils with good drainage |
| Diseases & Pests | Vulnerable to winter-burn; twig blight, needle blight; root rot in water-logged soils; scales, weevils, and mealybugs |
| Reproductive System | Dioecious |
| Propagation | By seeds and semi-ripe cuttings |
| Seedling Development | Should be plated in spring or summer |
| Companion Plants | Lilac, Periwinkle, Potentilla |
| Wildlife Value | All parts of this plant are toxic to animals and humans |
| Uses | Ornamental; used as a hedge plant; also popular in bonsai |
Interesting Fact
- In England, this plant is restricted to be planted around churches to ensure that animals don’t graze on it and die. Interestingly, deer may feed on parts of the plant and survive.
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