Hill's Yew (Taxus × media 'Hillii') is a dense, upright evergreen well suited to privacy hedges, property borders, foundation planting and formal landscapes. Its dark green foliage, shade tolerance and excellent response to pruning make it a practical choice for structured hedges in Southern Ontario.
Z Force Farm offers Hill's Yew for sale in Toronto and Markham, with pickup, local delivery and professional hedge planting available. Multiple sizes are available for homeowners and landscaping projects that want either a new hedge or a more immediate privacy effect.
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Why Choose Hill's Yew?
- Dense, upright evergreen growth
- Suitable for privacy hedges, borders and formal gardens
- Grows in full sun to partial shade
- Responds well to pruning and shaping
- Hardy for Southern Ontario landscapes
- Does not produce red berries
Hill's Yew for Privacy Hedges
Hill's Yew can be planted in a row to create a neat, year-round privacy hedge along fences, property lines, backyards, front yards and pool areas. It can grow approximately 8–12 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide if left untrimmed, but regular pruning can maintain a lower, narrower and more formal shape.
Hill's Yew Spacing
For most privacy hedge projects, we typically recommend planting Hill's Yew approximately 2 ft apart. The exact spacing can vary depending on the current size and width of the plants, the hedge length and how quickly you want the plants to fill in. Send us your hedge length and preferred plant size and we can help estimate the quantity required.
Can Hill's Yew Grow in Shade?
Yes. Hill's Yew grows in full sun to partial shade and is useful in locations that receive less sunlight than many other privacy evergreens prefer. Well-drained soil and consistent watering during establishment remain important.
Hill's Yew vs Hicks Yew
Both varieties are dense, upright evergreens that work well for privacy hedges. Hill's Yew is a male cultivar and does not produce red berries, making it a good choice for customers who prefer a clean, all-green formal hedge. Hicks Yew can produce decorative red berries and is often selected for a taller, narrow privacy screen. Read our Hicks Yew vs Hill's Yew comparison for more details.
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Delivery and Professional Planting
Z Force Farm offers Hill's Yew pickup, delivery and professional hedge planting in Toronto, Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Stouffville, Scarborough and Ajax, as well as surrounding GTA communities. View available Hill's Yew sizes and prices or contact us for help choosing the right size, spacing and quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hill's Yew good for a privacy hedge?
Yes. Its dense evergreen foliage, upright growth and tolerance of pruning make it a strong choice for privacy screening and formal hedges.
Does Hill's Yew produce red berries?
No. Hill's Yew is a male cultivar and does not produce the red berries associated with some other yews.
How far apart should Hill's Yew be planted?
For most of our privacy hedge projects, we typically recommend approximately 2 ft spacing, adjusted for plant size, width and the desired hedge density.
Can Hill's Yew grow in shade?
Yes. It performs in full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for many shaded Toronto and Markham properties.
Do you deliver and plant Hill's Yew?
Yes. Pickup, local delivery and professional planting are available. Our team can help calculate the appropriate quantity and spacing for your hedge.
