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Tsuga canadensis

Family Pinaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 12 - 21 m (40 - 70 ft)
Spread 7.5 - 11 m (25 - 35 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The conifer Tsuga canadensis (Canadian hemlock) bears pastel yellow blossoms during late spring. This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, matte, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is showy and fissured in texture. The cones are showy. Tsuga canadensis (Canadian hemlock) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Hedge, shade, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics In the winter, Tsuga canadensis provides winter interest.