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Canadian
Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
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Description:
An evergreen tree or shrub with soft, graceful foliage
making it one of the most beautiful conifers.
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| Common Name: |
Canadian Hemlock |
| Botanical
Name: |
Tsuga canadensis |
| Type: |
Evergreen Tree, Pyramidal |
| Soil
Preference: |
Acidic, well-drained |
| Light
Requirements: |
Sun, Partial Shade |
| Attributes: |
Soft and gracefully pyramidal in youth with tapering trunk
becoming pendulously pyramidal with age. An excellent subject for moist, well
drained acidic soils, rock or sandy soils. |
| Pests: |
Scale, Weevil, Mite. Insects increase in number on
plants fertilized with too much nitrogen. Consider applying a labeled pesticide
before applying nitrogen fertilizer. |
| Diseases: |
Root Rot, Canker. |
| Care: |
Plant in sheltered locations, avoid windswept sites and
polluted conditions. Use peat moss and Ironite when planting. Fertilize with
Holly-tone April 1st, May 20th, July 4th, August 15th & October 30th. Prune out
dead branches and maintain tree health to prevent insect infestation. Do not let
these plants dry out!! Keep granular fertilizers off foliage and away from
stems and trunks. Use 1/2 the recommended rate of fertilizer for new plantings. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs |
| Varieties: |
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Tsuga
canadensis
Canadian Hemlock
zones 4a-7a
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| Description: Soft and gracefully pyramidal in youth with
tapering trunk becoming pendulously pyramidal with age, one of the most beautiful
conifers. An excellent subject for moist, well-drained acidic soils, rock or sandy
soils. Does not tolerate wind or drought, plant in sheltered locations, avoid
windswept sites and polluted conditions. All are Ohio grown. Use peat moss and
Ironite when planting. Holly-tone is an excellent fertilizer. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
50' |
| Spread: |
25-35' |
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Tsuga
canadensis 'Gentsch White'
Canadian Hemlock
zones 4a-7a
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| Description: Compact and low growing. Cream coloring on
top. May burn during a hot, dry summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green & white variegated |
| Height: |
3-4' |
| Spread: |
3-4' |
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Tsuga
canadensis
'Jeddeloh'
Canadian Hemlock
zones 4a-7a
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| Description: Dark green body with cream colored tips. A
spreading form. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green & white variegated |
| Height: |
3-4' |
| Spread: |
4-6' |
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Tsuga
canadensis
'Pendula'
Canadian Hemlock
zones 4a-7a
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| Description: A graceful weeping habit. Slow growing.
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| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5-8', 5' in 10 years |
| Spread: |
3' in 10 years |
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