Weeping Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula'
A fine evergreen shrub, tall growing and wide spreading with gracefully pendulous branches and fine textured foliage, an unforgettable sight; best used as a solitary specimen; needs organic, acidic soil, adequate moisture and shelter from drying winds
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Planting and Growing
and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more., Weeping Hemlock will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground
but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to shade
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 10'Hx20'W
Zone 4a
Likes well drained soil