Weeping Canadian Hemlock Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’ is perhaps the most widely known and used form of Canadian Hemlock—especially when it is staked and trained to develop height and character. Pendulous branches form a thick exterior “shell” of foliage that covers the plant’s interior structural scaffold. Very useful and beautiful throughout the garden from sprawling ground covers or unique sculptural […]
Moon Frost Canadian Hemlock Bright, white, new growth with older, inner foliage that retains a light tone combine to give Tsuga canadensis ‘Moon Frost’ a distinctly white appearance. In winter, foliage of the seedling, developed by Ed Wood, takes on a blush of pink. A compact globe when young, ‘Moon Frost’ broadens and increases its growth rate with […]
Kelsey’s Weeping Canadian Hemlock Tsuga canadensis ‘Kelsey’s Weeping’ is unique among the pendulous types because of its asymmetrical growth habit. The tree’s secondary branches spread out and form a scaffold from which pendulous, younger branches hang and produce a full, layered, weeping form. Garden Size: Varies with culture Intermediate: 6-12″/year Weeping Zone 4 Green Conifer Sun to Partial […]
Jervis Canadian Hemlock Tsuga canadensis ‘Jervis’ features tight, dark green foliage and a densely branched, broad pyramidal habit. ‘Jervis’ will grow slowly in your garden in an irregular form making it an interesting focal point that will not outgrow its place. The prominent buds and short twiggy growth make this a unique plant, adding year round […]
Jeddeloh Canadian Hemlock Tsuga canadensis ‘Jeddeloh’ is a dwarf, spreading mound, sometimes referred to as Bird’s Nest Hemlock, this seedling cultivar has a unique, depressed, funnel shape at its center. The slow-growing plant has bright green foliage with feathery, arching tips. Discovered by Jeddeloh Nursery in 1950, growing in a German cemetery. Garden Size: 2’H x 4’W Dwarf: […]
Hornbeck Canadian Hemlock Tsuga canadensis ‘Hornbeck’ has tiny, flat needles and many brown buds which provide a dense covering for this tight, irregularly mounding hemlock. The durable, adaptable plant, which is bigger than ‘Abbott’s Pygmy’ and smaller than ‘Jervis’, grows slowly and offers an attractive, in-between size for smaller spaces, where the delicate, green foliage and […]
Hebe Canadian Hemlock The wide and rounded, tiny gray-green needles of Tsuga canadensis ‘Hebefolia’ look more like the tiny leaves of the Hebe genus. Green on top, the needles are held very close to the stems so that the white undersides are very exposed. With such short needles lots of stem is exposed for a twiggy look. Download […]
Gracilis Canadian Hemlock With a spreading, dense habit and deep, dark green color, Tsuga canadensis ‘Gracilis’ will add a touch of class to any landscape. Its neat uniform appearance is perfect in the rock garden, perennial garden or mixed border. Best in moist, well-drained, acid soil and part shade. Garden Size: 2’H x 4’W Dwarf: 1-3″/year Spreading […]
Golden Splendor Canadian Hemlock This graceful, elegant, fast-growing Canadian Hemlock resembles the species in all but color: this one, introduced by John Mitsch, Aurora, Oregon, is golden. Unlike other golden cultivars, Tsuga canadensis ‘Golden Splendor’ tolerates full sun and produces brighter color with more exposure. Planted in a row, it can be sheared into a golden hedge […]
Gentsch White Canadian Hemlock Tsuga canadensis ‘Gentsch White’ is a variegated, globose shrub that will brighten most any shady spot. Its creamy white branch tips are especially intense in fall and winter, and an annual shearing will maintain a compact habit and encourage new white growth. A vigorous grower, Tsuga canadensis ‘Gentsch White’ responds very well to shearing […]
