Hicksii Yew Information How To Care For Hicks Yew Plants

Hicksii yew plants grow best in full sun, although they tolerate some shade. The shrubs will grow slower in shade, but pruning can even out a hedge planted in an area of mixed exposure. These shrubs can grow to 10 to 12 feet (3-4 m.) tall and one-third as wide, but their growth rate is slow.

How do you take care of a hick Yew?
What is the best fertilizer for yews?
How fast does Hicks yew grow?
Why are my yews turning brown?
What can I plant next to yews?
Are Hicks yews poisonous to dogs?
How do you rejuvenate a yew?
How often should I water yews?
What should I feed my yew?
Are all yews poisonous?
Can you keep Hicks yew short?
What is the fastest growing bush for privacy?

How do you take care of a hick Yew?

Yews thrive in ANY sun to shade condition! This evergreen is adaptable to any well-drained soil. Fertilize when planting and once yearly in spring with our balanced, slow release fertilizer. While yews will tolerate dry conditions, you will get the best growth out of your plant by watering them when the soil dries out.

What is the best fertilizer for yews?

Fertilize the shrubs in early spring with ½ cup 10-10-10 fertilizer spread around the base of the plants. Japanese yew grows best with a soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5. In more acidic soils, the leaves may yellow.

How fast does Hicks yew grow?

With a slow growth rate of less than 1 foot per year, Hicks Yew is an easy hedge to maintain for long periods of time.

Why are my yews turning brown?

Soil problems - If Yews are planted in boggy areas or subjected to very wet winters and springs their needles will turn brown. This indicates that the soil is too wet for these plants and the root system is starting to die back.

What can I plant next to yews?

Good companion plants for yews include roses (Rosa spp.), irises (Iris spp.), lilacs (Syringa spp.), viburnums (Viburnum spp.), hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) and plants of Mediterranean origin, such as rosemary (Rosmarinus spp.) and lavender (Lavandula spp.).

Are Hicks yews poisonous to dogs?

This common evergreen (meaning the plant stays green all year round) is extremely poisonous to all species (e.g., dogs, cats, horses, cattle, humans, etc.). All parts of the plant (including the succulent, red berries) are very poisonous, as they contain taxines.

How do you rejuvenate a yew?

Unlike juniper, pine, or spruce, these evergreens sprout well from old, thick wood. Prune them in early spring, apply a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, and water them through the summer. It may take a few years, but the yews will revive — so vigorously that only annual pruning will hold them in check.

How often should I water yews?

Water your yew weekly in dry weather for the first year after you plant it. During drought, or if your established yew grows beneath deep eaves or elsewhere that rain doesn't reach, water every week to 10 days during the spring-to-late-fall growing season. Never water enough that the soil gets soggy.

What should I feed my yew?

Give them plenty of organic fertilizer in early spring to get them to the height. Once they have reached your desired height a light feed of fish, blood and bone will keep them looking green. Any other general purpose plant food is fine, but always read the label and under feed rather than over feed.

Are all yews poisonous?

All parts of yew are deadly poisonous, except for the flesh of the berry. However, the seed within is the most poisonous part of the plant!

Can you keep Hicks yew short?

Growing a Hicks Yew

According to Hicksii yew information, these shrubs thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 7. ... These shrubs can grow to 10 to 12 feet (3-4 m.) tall and one-third as wide, but their growth rate is slow. It is possible to keep them shorter with trimming.

What is the fastest growing bush for privacy?

Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x 'Green Giant') is a hybrid with extreme vigor! It is the fastest-growing hedge that we offer, making it ideal for large privacy hedges.