Common Name
Eastern Hemlock
Scientific Name
Tsuga canadensis
Hardiness Zone
3a [-35 to -40]
Tolerances
Drought
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Poor Drainage
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Alkaline Soil
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Salt
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Shade
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
28
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Evergreen
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Form
![pyramidal](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/5_pyramidal.jpg?itok=0eO8tIby)
Pyramidal
Mature Height
70 feet
Crown Spread
35 feet
Limitations
- Prone to insect/disease
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Avoid hot, dry and windy locations. Tolerates shade and severe pruning. Host to invasive insect pest, hemlock wooly adelgid.