Hicks Yew: The Instant Hedge
You’ve probably heard of boxwoods and cherry laurels, but have you heard of Yew? Hicks Yew is the new kid on the block and it is all the rage!
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Hicks Yew is a cross between an English Yew and a Japanese Yew. The combo of these two shrubs brings a beautiful love affair between the ornamental beauty of the English Yew, and the strong winter hardiness of the Japanese Yew.
Also nicknamed the ‘Instant Hedge,’ Hicks Yew shrubs are praised for their hardiness to the elements and they make for the perfect hedges along landscapes. If you are looking to instill privacy and designate boundaries along a property, Hicks Yew might just be the leafy green wall for you!
Benefits of Hicks Yew Hedges
Year-Round Interest
The number one reason why people select the Hicks Yew Hedge over other leafy green plants is for the year-round interest that it provides to a landscape.
The stunning olive-hued evergreen needles remain vibrant and green in every season which provides gorgeous interest and beauty to a landscape even in winter as most everything is dying back. In late summer, electric red berries emerge and persist through the fall for a fun splash of color.
Ideal Growth Habit
Narrow and moderate growth is the next benefit to planting Hicks Yew shrubs in the yard. Growing at a rate of less than 1 foot per year, these shrubs are easy to care for and require little upkeep to maintain their gorgeous stature.
Growing to a mature height of 18-20 feet with a spread of 6-8 feet, Hicks Yew provides a thick wall of privacy to encapsulate any private oasis!
These shrubs are known to respond well to light pruning, and the tall and narrow growth habit makes them the ideal shrub option for smaller landscapes. Hicks Yew is our number-one choice for privacy hedging in landscapes and yards with limited space.
Improved Hardiness
Specifically bred for the purpose of hedging in the United States, Hicks Yew is resilient to pollution, grows well in full sun to full shade, and grows well in a wide range of soils.
Versatile for use in many garden styles, Hicks Yew is a great option for city environments because it readily tolerates salt and urban pollutants!
The shrub also has an impressive tolerance to the shade, whereas most evergreens prefer conditions of partial to full sun! If you are looking for a shade-loving evergreen, you've met your match!
Landscaping With Hicks Yew
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With so many benefits, it's no wonder why so many people have fallen in love with using Hicks Yew in the landscape! Hicks Yew is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. If you too have fallen in love with this stunning evergreen shrub, be sure to check your grow zone to make sure your climate is right!
Once you've ensured Hicks Yew will love your outdoor space, you can decide just how you want to use them in the landscape. Because this shrub is so versatile, your planting options for this shrub are really endless! However, if you're stumped on where to plant them, we have a few ideas.
The most popular use for Hicks Yew is for use as privacy hedging along yard borders! The thick and narrow growth habit makes these hardy shrubs perfect for an evergreen wall of privacy. These shrubs also work great as a garden backdrop as the deep green leaves make for a breathtaking contrast of color with vibrant garden blooms!
Shop Hicks Yew Shrubs Online
No matter how you decide to use Hicks Yew in the landscape, we've got you covered! We take pride in providing the optimal care and growth environment for our hedges, and our Hicks Yew shrubs are in top-tier condition!
Skip the crowds and stress of plant transportation, and order your shrubs online for convenient shipment directly to your front door!