Hemlock, CanadianTsuga canadensis
This handsome and graceful evergreen is ideal for screening, groupings, and foundation plantings. May be sheared to any height or shape and likes full sun to light shade. Avoid heavy soils. Medium grower, up to 40' - 70'. Plant 2' apart for hedge (zones 3-8)
Zones 3 - 8
Hardiness Zones: Zones 3 - 8
The Canadian Hemlock can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Canadian Hemlock can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Evergreen
Type of tree:
The Canadian Hemlock falls into the following type(s): Evergreens, Evergreen Shrubs
The Canadian Hemlock falls into the following type(s): Evergreens, Evergreen Shrubs
40' - 70' High
Mature Height:
The Canadian Hemlock grows to be 40' - 70' feet in height.
The Canadian Hemlock grows to be 40' - 70' feet in height.
25' - 35' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Canadian Hemlock has a spread of about 25' - 35' at full maturity.
The Canadian Hemlock has a spread of about 25' - 35' at full maturity.
Slow to Medium Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This hemlock does well in full sun.
This hemlock does well in full sun.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Canadian Hemlock grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained soils.
The Canadian Hemlock grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained soils.
Pyramidal Shape
Shape:
This hemlock has pyramidal shape.
This hemlock has pyramidal shape.
More Info
The Canadian Hemlock can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
This handsome and graceful evergreen is ideal for screening, groupings, and foundation plantings. May be sheared to any height or shape and likes full sun to light shade. Avoid heavy soils. Medium grower, up to 40' - 70'. Plant 2' apart for hedge (zones 3-8)
Wildlife Value:
The Hemlock provides excellent cover for deer and songbirds. Nesting site for several warblers. Seeds are eaten by juncos, chickadees, and siskins.