Eastern Hemlock, Canadian Hemlock

Eastern Hemlock, Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

A native hemlock with fine-textured needles and graceful layered branching, suited to shaded borders and woodland edge plantings.

  • Pyramidal growth habit when young
  • 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
Size
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-drained, Average
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
18.0 – 21.0
Mature Spread (meters)
8.0 – 10.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Foliage Colour
Green
Habit
Columnar
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Ontario Native
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Growing & Maintenance Tips
Eastern hemlock grows best in full sun and tolerates partial to full shade. Intolerant of drought and should be watered regularly during prolonged dry spells, particularly when plants are young.
Notes
Also referred to as Canada hemlock, Hemlock Spruce, Spruce Pine.

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