How big do dwarf hemlocks get?
6 ft. tall
We no longer grow this plant
| Botanical Pronunciation | TSOO-ga kan-a-DEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower to only 6 ft. tall, 1 1/2 to 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Is Tsuga canadensis poisonous?
No part of this tree is poisonous. The poisonous hemlocks (Circuta maculata and Conium maculatum) are herbaceous perennials in the parsley family. Genus name of Tsuga is derived from the Japanese name for trees in this genus.
Is there a dwarf hemlock tree?
Gracilis Hemlock The “Gracilis” hemlock (Tsuga canadensis “Gracilis”) grows in zones 4 through 8 and is a dwarf cultivar of the Canadian hemlock. This slow-growing evergreen will reach heights of up to 6 feet tall with an 8-foot-wide span and thrives in areas with partial shade to full sun.
Can you keep a hemlock tree small?
Canadian hemlocks in the landscape have flat sprays of lacy evergreen foliage and graceful, pyramid shapes. Their elegance makes them excellent choices for specimen trees. However, the trees are very tolerant of shearing. This means that you can also keep them short or use them for privacy screens.
Is there a dwarf hemlock?
Is Tsuga canadensis deer resistant?
Deer will browse even on the most resistant plants when faced with starvation….Plants Occasionally Severely Damaged.
| Common Name | Botanical Name |
|---|---|
| Canadian Hemlock | Tsuga canadensis |
| Old-Fashioned Weigela | Weigela florida |
What is the white stuff on my hemlock?
Each little white ball of wool, called an egg sac, is actually wax secreted by an adelgid. The adelgids feed at the base of the needles, where the needles attach to the woody portion of the shoot.
What is the smallest hemlock?
‘Abbott’s Pygmy’ is a miniature globe-shaped form that grows to 12″ tall over the first 10 years. Mature height is only 18″ tall. This may be the smallest Canadian hemlock cultivar available in commerce today. Tiny, pointed green needles.
What is a weeping Canadian hemlock?
A popular evergreen conifer with a broad, compact form and branches weeping downward. Stake to the desired height to form a small weeping tree, otherwise grows as a sprawling ground cover. Prefers organic rich well-drained soil. Beautiful specimen of Weeping Canadian Hemlock at the Jean Ise…
What is Tsuga canadensis?
Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’ A weeping form of Canadian Hemlock. A popular evergreen conifer with a broad, compact form and branches weeping downward.
What is the name of the tree that weeps downward?
Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’ A weeping form of Canadian Hemlock. A popular evergreen conifer with a broad, compact form and branches weeping downward. Stake to the desired height to form a small weeping tree, otherwise grows as a sprawling ground cover. Prefers organic rich well-drained soil.
Does Tsuga candensis spread out?
Tsuga candensis ‘Pendula’ is a very graceful, weeping form of Canadian hemlock with good green coloration in the foliage. Well-grown specimens do not create a leader, but will spread out horizontally.