Tsuga canadensis
Botanical Name
Tsuga canadensis
Hardiness
Zones 3b to 7(8)
Height
40 to 70 feet
Width
25 to 35 feet
Fruit
Small, slender cones; hang like small ornaments
Light
Full sun to part shade (best)
Soil
Moist, well-drained, cool
Planting and Care
Transplant B&B or container, avoid wind and drought in full sun, tolerant of heavy shade
Problems
Spider mites; intolerant of salt spray, wind, pollution, heat and drought
Varieties to Consider
'Sargentii' - weeping habit, 15' tall by up to 30' wide
Did you know?
Native Americans used the inner bark of Hemlock to sooth wounds and sores.