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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
$57.75
7gal
$220.50
Fibre Pot
$297.50
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
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.