Western Hemlock. A narrowly conical conifer with horizontal branches of glossy dark green leaves. Produces cones. Max Height 20m to 40m. Max Spread 6m to 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Tsuga heterophylla
A narrowly conical conifer with horizontal branches of glossy dark green leaves. Produces cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Tsuga |
|---|---|
| Species | heterophylla |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Western Hemlock |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Lime-free |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20m, 40m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 6m, 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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