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1 Hicks Yew - Taxus x media 'Hicksii' Page ] of ] 5155 NW 57TH AVE JOHNSTON, IOWA EVERGREENS CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS STORE HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM SUNDAY 1 2:00PM - 4:00PM Exposure Sun, Shade Height 10-12' Diameter 6-8' Hicks Yew Taxus x media 'Hicksii' I "'~.k "",,- I Sea rch ADVANCEQ SEARCH Foliage Green Shape Upright -HOME NURSERY HISTORY -ABOUT OUR PLANTS -P:..ANT -ENCYC,-OPEDIA -EVERGREENS Notes Excellent for hedges, needs well drained soil, performs best with light shade, must be pruned regularly to retain shape '-....' LANDSCAPING -r-!ardgoods -RE-WHOLESALE -NURSERY NEWS -HELPFUL -JNFORMATIOI': Ne~t Plant S1QYepj~ti~ Yew-= ~JMJ1ia~sii ~s1iga1a' PreviQus Plant ~J!sifcmnis Yew_" Ta~~~ 'DensifQrmis: -FREQUENTLY -QUESTIONS ASKED -STAFF -CONTACT JS -EMPLOYMENT.oPPORTUNITIES nttt"l //v.v..'u.! mil lemurserv.com/plantpages/evergreenltaxusxmediahicksii.htm 5/9/2009

2 Stove Pipe Hicks Yew - Taxus x media 'Hicksii Fastigata' Page 1 of 1 STORE HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM,....,.. SUNDAY, 2:00PM - 4:00PM Diameter 2-5' Foliage Green I Search ADVANCED SEARCH -HOME -NURSERY HISTORY -ABOUT OUR PLANTS -PLANT -ENCYCLOPEDIA -EVERGREENS I Shape Upright, single stemmed Notes Disease free, Needs well drained soil. Next Plant Nigra-'Lew - Ta~!.t~xmedia '~ig@' Previous Plant Hicks Yew - Tax(ls x media 'H,cksli' -LANDSCAPING -HARDGOODS -RE-WHOLESALE -NURSERY NEWS -HELPFUL -INFORMATION MILLER NURSERY INC FREQUENTL..y ASKED -QUESTIONS -STAFF -CONTAC'" us -EMPLOYME~ DpPORTUNITIES hnp:/ /w\\ v,'.millemursery.com/plantpages/evergreen/taxusxmediah icksiif astigata.htm 5/9/2009

3 hnd:i I\\"\\ w. treesforamerica.comltrees/treeguide/drint.cfm?i D= 142 5/9/2009 _Tree Guide at arborday.org Page I of2 PRINT Hemlock, Canadian Tsuga canadensis Sh'm~ 25' - 35' Zone~j =~, 14t This handsome and graceful evergreen is ideal for screening, groupings, e, and foundation plantings. Medjum $low Pyramidal ~Q Purs:h<!~e :lq'- 70' tfjgh In[Q Growth More Sg(e.ad Info ~ CD Full Sun ~ Hardiness Zones: Zones 3-8 ~ ;;. The Canadian Hemlock can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. Type of tree: The Canadian Hemlock falls into the following type(s): Enrgrccns. E\'ergr'ccn Shruhs Mature Height: The Canadian Hemlock grows to be 40' - 70' feet in height. Mature Spread: The Canadian Hemlock has a spread of about 25' - 35' at full maturity. Growth Rate: This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate. Sun: This hemlock does well in full sun. Soil:

4 Tree Guide at arborday.org Page 2 of2 The Canadian Hemlock grows in acidic. loamy. moist. sandy, well drained soils. Shape: This hemlock has pyramidal shape. Additional Information,CD Description: This handsome and graceful evergreen is ideal for screening, groupings. and foundation plamings. May be sheared to any height or shape and likes full sun to light shade. Avoid heavy soils. Medium grower. up to 40' - 70'. Plant 2' apart for hedge (zones 3-8) Wildlife Value: The Hemlock provides excellent cover for deer and songbirds. Nesting site for several warblers. Seeds are eaten by juncos. chickadees. and siskins. Ba~k to~p CLOSE hnp:/ /w\v\v. treesforamerica.com/treesltreeguide/print.cfm?i D= 142 5/9/2009

5 hnn //v.'v.w treesforamerica.com/trees/treeguide/orint.cfm?i 0=49 5/9/2009 Tree Guide at arborday.org Page I 01'3 t PXtNT Holly, American /lex opaca Festive tanti with lustrous green leaves and ruby colored berries. Sh<\{2e 8'- 40' ~i III Slow to "> Various 40' Everoreen pyramidal - 50' Soils High Spread Medi urn Growth MpJeJnfo ~ CD Full SUI} i\.~ ~~ The Hardiness American Zones: Holly Zones can 5be- 9expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. 14 t Type of tree: The American Holly falls into the following type(s): EVl'r~rct. ns, Ornamcntal Tn'cs Mature Height: The American Holly grows to be 40' - 50' feet in height. Mature Spread: The American Holly has a spread of about 18' - 40' at full maturity.

6 Tree Guide at arborday.org Page 2 of 3 Gro~1h Rate: This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate. Sun: This holly does well in full sun, partial shade. Soil: The American Holly grows in acidic. drought tolerant. loamy. moist. rich. sandy. well drained. wide range. clay soils. Moisture: Normal moisture requirement. drought tolerance. though it tolerates some tlooding and has good Shape: This holly has pyramidal shape. Leaves: The leaves are 2 to 4 inches long. leathery. green all year and sharply tipped on the margins. Flower Color: Whitish-green: pleasant fragrance: attractive to bees. Bloom Time: May-early June. Fruit Description: The red, berry-like fruit is popular with a variety of birds. CD Additional Information Attributes: The American Holly tree is a well-formed and very handsome specimen that can also serve as a hedge or barrier. Another nice attribute is its adaptability in semishade locations, often being successfully planted underneath the canopies of larger shade trees. Description: Can be pruned as an attractive hedge. or reaches 40' - 50' as a tree. Leaves stay green year round. Plant 4 or more to cross pollinate to get red. berry-like fruit. (zones 5-9) Wildlife Value: The foliage of the American Holly provides cover for songbirds and mammals and its fruit is used extensively by bluebirds and thrashers. History/Lore: The American Holly tree has been popular since the beginning of American history. having served the Native Americans with wood for many different applications and berries that were used for buttons and barter. It was said to be a favorite of George Washington. and more than a dozen Hollies planted by him are still in evidence today. It is also widely known as the basic raw material for cfm?10=49 5/9/2009

7 hud:/lwww.treesforamerica.com/treesltreeguide/print. cfm?id=4 9 5/9/2009 Tree Guide at arborday.org Page 3 of 3 Christmas wreaths. The first scientific observation of the American Holly tree was recorded in Ra~~tQiQP CLOSE