Canadian hemlock
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Canadian hemlock Tsuga canadensis is a graceful evergreen conifer with drooping branches and soft dark-green needles that carry two silvery-white stripes beneath. In the wild it reaches 12–25 m; in gardens it grows more slowly.
It suits shady and part-shady sites, specimen planting, informal hedges and larger parks. Young plants are ornamental from a few years old.
Winter hardy (USDA zones 3–4), it prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil and a wind-sheltered position.
Specifications
- Height: 12–25 m in the wild, 8–15 m in gardens
- Width: 6–8 m
- Habit: pyramidal, drooping branches
- Foliage: soft, dark green, two white stripes beneath
- Light: sun to shade
- Soil: moist, acidic, well-drained
- Hardiness: USDA 3–4
- Note: shallow roots; dislikes wind, drought and compacted soil
Advice from our agronomist
Planting. Plant in spring or September in a wind-sheltered spot, in part shade or shade, in acidic moist soil (add peat or conifer compost). Remove any wrapping from the root ball and set the root collar level with the soil.
Care. Mulch thickly with bark or conifer litter to keep roots cool and moist. Compacted or drying soil is not tolerated because the roots are shallow.
Watering and feeding. Water regularly for the first 2–3 years and deeply in dry spells. Feed in spring with a fertiliser for acid-loving plants.
Winter and pruning. Protect young plants from winter wind and spring sun. Trim lightly in spring if needed and avoid cutting into old wood.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 4210 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 20042103 |
| Category | Other conifers |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days