Common Name
Eastern Hemlock
Scientific Name
Tsuga canadensis
Hardiness Zone
3a [-35 to -40]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Intolerant
Alkaline Soil
Intolerant
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
28
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Evergreen
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Form
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.