Canadian Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 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 |
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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/Firewise, 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

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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