Canadian Hemlock, Eastern Hemlock 'Moon Frost'

Tsugacanadensis

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Tsuga (SOO-guh)
Species
canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Winnetka, Illinois

Hopkins, Minnesota

Truxton, New York

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2013 | positive

Just planted this late last year, so it's quite small, but the coloration is very pretty. I'm anxious to watch it as it grows.

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