Hemlock: Tsuga canadensis
Botanical name: Tsuga canadensis
Common name: Hemlock, Canadian
also known as (Eastern Hemlock)
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 3a thru 7b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
evergreen
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Attributes: |
deer resistant, winter interest, bird attracting |
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description for "Hemlock: Tsuga canadensis"
Large specimen conifer that does particularly well in part to full shade. Mature specimens are over 100' tall. Make sure you give this tree plenty of room to grow because it will probably outlast you and your grandkids.
History:
Native in Candada from southern Quebec to Nova Scotia. The range in the US is from Minnesota to New England and down the Applachian coast. The invasive Hemlock Wooly Adelgid can wreak havoc on this specie, tests are being performed using a predatory beetle from the Pacific Northwest. State tree of Pennsylvania.