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.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Tsuga |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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