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taxus availability

18 years ago

Anyone seen for sale the plain ole Hicks' yew (taxus media 'Hicksii') in sizes larger than the teeny ones available through mail order? I'm working on the shade hedge between myself and my junk-loving neighbors, and think that if I have to look at their discarded Jetta for another fifteen years before the babies I've been working with grow to any size, I shall not be able to hold my aesthetic self together. I'm in central Virgina and will be happy to drive anywhere for about two gallon or more size. Thanks!

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meldy_nva
18 years ago
Try calling them. I see 24" available in Waynesboro.

Here is a link that might be useful: Va nurseries for Taxus
gardener_sandy
18 years ago
Colesville Nursery in Ashland lists them. Give them a try.

Here is a link that might be useful: Colesville Nursery inventory list
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shadygrove
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions--I am familiar with Waynesboro nurseries and believe they are strict about only selling wholesale, but it can't hurt to call 'em. The inventory at the nursery in Ashland looks huge--do you recommend them as a nursery in general? Definitely a place to check out. Thanks again.
gardener_sandy
18 years ago
Colesville is an excellent source for plants. It's been a couple of years since I was there last but everything I've seen there looked healthy and well grown. They're not exactly cheap at retail level but then you usually get what you pay for anyway.

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