Canadian Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
SKU
07326
A popular evergreen tree with a graceful densely branched form. Excellent for use in groups as natural screening, or plant a single specimen as a lawn or large landscape accent. Works well clipped into a lovely formal hedge. Thrives under most conditions; best if located in a site sheltered from harsh winds.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | TSOO-ga kan-a-DEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 40 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide; larger with age. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | The graceful habit of this evergreen makes a beautiful statement in the lawn as a specimen or planted in groups as a background. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Lilac (Syringa); Catmint (Nepeta); Weigela (Weigela); Carpet Rose (Rosa) |
Thrives in well-drained, neutral to lightly acidic, humus-rich soils with ample moisture. Protect from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Apply mulch to maintain a cool root zone. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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