Tsuga, Canadian Hemlock 'Gracilis'
Out of stock
- Sun Preference
- Part-Sun, No-Sun
Description
A choice evergreen garden shrub with fine textured foliage, forms a compact mounded shape; excellent for garden detail use or foundation plantings; needs organic, acidic soil, adequate moisture and shelter from drying winds.
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Details
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Other Names: Canadian Hemlock, Eastern Hemlock
Description:
A choice evergreen garden shrub with fine textured foliage, forms a compact mounded shape; excellent for garden detail use or foundation plantings; needs organic, acidic soil, adequate moisture and shelter from drying winds
Ornamental Features
Gracilis Hemlock has dark green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The needles remain dark green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Gracilis Hemlock is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Insects
Gracilis Hemlock is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Gracilis Hemlock will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.
| SKU | Container Size |
| E3748 | #3 Container (3 Gallon) |
| E3750 | #7 Container (7 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
| Sun Preference | Part-Sun, No-Sun |
| Mature Height (Range) | 2 - 5 feet |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Hemlock |