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Canadian Hemlock, Eastern Hemlock 'Field Commander'

Tsugacanadensis

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tsuga (SOO-guh)

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Species

canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)

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Sun Exposure

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Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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SuburbanNinja80

Plainfield, IN (Zone 6a) | June 2012 | positive

Well we Planted one back in 1994 and its at least 8 Feet now. Its very slow grower. But if It can Help the Look of My Palm Garden then I ...Read Morecouldn't Care Less.

slyperso1

Basking Ridge, NJ (Zone 7a) | May 2008 | neutral

Dense, pyramidal form growing about 6” per year. Does not need shearing. Introduced late 1980
Height: 25’ after 40 years

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