Taxus x media 'Hillii'
Hill's Yew
- Slow growing
- Narrow form
- Male selection, no fruit
- Responds well to pruning and shaping
- Category: Evergreen, Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 6-8 ft
- Spread: 5-7 ft
- Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Taxus × media 'Hillii' is a dense, upright evergreen with rich, dark green needles and a naturally rounded form. This male yew produces no berries, making it a tidy, low-maintenance choice for foundation plantings, hedges, or formal borders. Its year-round color and adaptability to pruning make it a versatile and elegant addition to any landscape.
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus x media 'Hillii'
Taxus × media 'Hillii' thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil with consistent moisture, especially during establishment. It is drought-tolerant once mature but benefits from occasional deep watering during dry periods. Prune in early spring to shape or control size. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support healthy growth.