Evergreen Tree – Eastern Hemlock

Eastern Hemlock 

Botanical name: tsuga canadensis 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: over 170 ft in height with up to a 36 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-7 

Growth rate: 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green, yellow 

Flower color: green/yellow

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: prune unhealthy growth during the winter months 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall or winter months 

Landscape use: privacy, hedge, screening, woodland garden 

Special features: deer resistant, cold-hardy, shade tolerant, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : feed in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: mountain laurel, flowering dogwood, serviceberry

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no