Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta'
eastern hemlock 'Minuta'
A very slow growing dwarf conifer with densely arranged shoots and dark green, short needles, with blue-green cones appearing from May onwards. Growing wider than tall, it forms a bushy, rounded mound, slightly pyramidal in shape, and will reach 45cm tall in maturity with only 2.5-4cm growth per year
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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 rich, fertile, free-draining soil, moist but well drained that is acid to slightly alkaline in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly, do not let dry out, and shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed in Autumn or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to butt and root rot fungus
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