Taxus ×media 'Hillii' – Taxus ×media 'Hillii'

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Taxus ×media 'Hillii' – Taxus ×media 'Hillii'

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Ta×us ×media 'Hillii' is a strong large shrub to small tree with dense branching, giving it a compact, full-bodied appearance. At a young age, this cultivar grows broadly upright, but later clearly wider and rounder in shape. Because of its wider shape and dense branching, 'Hillii' is particularly suitable for wide (block) hedges and topiary. 'Hillii' resembles 'Hicksii' in name, but as a plant more like 'Greenland' and 'Overeynderi'. Not least because 'Hillii' is male and 'Hicksii' is female. The poisonous seeds are therefore not formed, although the foliage is also poisonous. However, 'Hillii' does flower profusely, visible by the small yellow buds and clouds of pollen when the plant moves. There are female plants in circulation under the name 'Hillii', but these are not true to type. It is an old cultivar, but still one of the most widely used. Tolerates, like other Taxus, heavy pruning well.
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High (2)
Specifications
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Height
3 - 5 m
Width
2-4m
Crown
ovoid/egg-shaped
Bark and branches
twigs brown, bark reddish brown, later fibrous peeling
Leaf
needles, arranged in two rows to spiral, center, 2–2.5 cm long
Flowers
inconspicuous, masculine, yellow buds
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
sandy, loamy soil, well-permeable
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas, patio gardens
Shape
specimen conifer, hedge plant
Haagplant Specimen conifer acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Taxus ×media 'Hillii'

Taxus ×media 'Hillii' can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Taxus ×media 'Hillii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Taxus ×media 'Hillii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Taxus ×media 'Hillii' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Taxus ×media 'Hillii' blooms in april.
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