Tsuga mertensiana & cv
MOUNTAIN HEMLOCK
Pinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: North America

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Tsuga mertensiana & cv
MOUNTAIN HEMLOCK
Pinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: blue-grey or silver-grey

Bark & Stems: purple-brown , fissured stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits formal & oriental designs

Uses: shade tree, informal screen, windbreak, formal screen, topiary, large planter, bonsai

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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