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Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula'

weeping eastern hemlock

An wide-spreading, medium-sized, evergreen coniferous shrub forming a mound of overlapping branches, bearing short, dark green needles with two whitish lines beneath each

Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Pendulous weeping
Genus

Tsuga are evergreen trees, broadly conical in habit, with a drooping leading shoot,linear leaves which are white beneath, and small ovoid cones

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Good specimen tree. Looks very effective hanging over a bank or wall

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cutings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to butt and root rot fungus

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