Hopken's Gigant English Yew

Hopken's Gigant English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Hopken's Gigant')

Hopken's Gigant English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Hopken's Gigant') is a bold, upright evergreen prized for its large stature, dense foliage, and timeless structure. This vigorous cultivar of English Yew adds vertical impact to landscapes, with lush dark green needles and a naturally formal shape that requires little maintenance.

Distinctive Features

Reaching heights of 15 to 20 feet and spreading 4 to 6 feet wide, Hopken's Gigant stands out with its strong, columnar form and thick, glossy green needles. Its dense branching makes it ideal for screening or as an architectural element in formal gardens. Like other yews, it is long-lived and adaptable to pruning.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained loam, clay, or sandy soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in large foundation or formal plantings
• Tall screen or privacy hedge with year-round structure
• Architectural accent in estate or public gardens
• Evergreen backdrop for perennial or mixed borders
• Classic vertical element in symmetrical designs

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune in early spring to shape or control height
• Mulch base to retain moisture and protect roots
• Water during dry periods, especially in extreme heat
• Protect from heavy snow load to avoid breakage
• Withstands urban conditions and responds well to shearing

Why Choose Hopken's Gigant English Yew

• Large, upright habit for dramatic vertical structure
• Evergreen foliage maintains color and form year-round
• Excellent choice for formal or large-scale landscapes
• Long-lived and tolerant of shaping and pruning
• A stately and dependable focal point in any season

Hopken's Gigant English Yew delivers imposing structure and lasting greenery to the garden, serving as a bold focal point or dependable screen for decades to come.