
Eastern Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
A majestic native evergreen, the Eastern Hemlock provides year-round beauty and graceful texture to any landscape.
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About this plant
The Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a truly distinguished evergreen, known for its soft, feathery needles and elegant, pyramidal form. This stately conifer offers a refined presence, adding a timeless quality to your garden with its rich green foliage and subtle, pendulous branches. Ideal as a specimen tree, a screen, or for creating a woodland aesthetic, the Eastern Hemlock thrives in a variety of settings. Its dense canopy provides excellent year-round privacy and shelter, while its gentle sway in the breeze adds a serene ambiance. This resilient native is a wonderful choice for those seeking a long-lived and handsome addition to their property, bringing natural charm and a touch of the wild forest to your home. Enjoy its enduring beauty through all seasons.
Care & maintenance
Prefers moist, well-draining, acidic soils. Does not tolerate drought or excessive heat well. Protect from strong winds. Prune lightly to maintain shape, best done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 40-70 feet
- Mature width
- 25-35 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Consistent moisture; cannot tolerate drought
- Growth rate
- Medium