Tsuga canadensis

Common Name

Eastern Hemlock

Scientific Name

Tsuga canadensis

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

28

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Evergreen

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

Form

pyramidal

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.