New England Wild Flower Society

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Tsuga canadensis

hemlock

Canadian Hemlock is common in our New England forests, but sometimes difficult to grow and keep in landscaped settings due to shallow roots and high sensitivity to sunscorch, windburn, drought, heat, and air pollution. This plant is off the market for now due to hemlock wooly-adelgid.

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Height: 60-80 ft
Spread: 25-40 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-7


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Host Plant
Additional Attributes
• Fragrant
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Specimen
• Hedge/screening


North American Distribution


hemlock - Tsuga canadensis from Native Plant Trust