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Tsuga canadensis

Eastern Hemlock (Canadian Hemlock)

In their natural and urban settings they like a cool, moist site. Soft-textured, lacy, dark green foliage is displayed on this very graceful, slow-growing, pyramidal evergreen.

  • »  Dense, pyramidal, growth habit
  • »  Flat sprays of lacy, short, dark green needles
  • »  Needles have two, white bands underneath
  • »  Small, short-stalked cones are tan-brown
  • »  Great as an individual specimen or for screening

2gal
$58.63
7gal
$255.50
Fibre Pot
$332.50
12gal
$507.50
Currently Not Available
B&B in Container
$630.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:18-21 m
  • Spread:8-10 m
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Habit
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Tsuga canadensis

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tsuga canadensis

Eastern hemlock grows best in partial shade and sheltered locations to protect it from strong, drying winds and hot, afternoon sun. Intolerant of drought and should be watered regularly during prolonged, dry spells, particularly when plants are young.