Botanical profile
Tsuga canadensis
Latin name
Tsuga canadensis
Common name
Eastern Hemlock
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae
Tsuga canadensis, or Eastern Hemlock, is a slender and graceful conifer highly valued in Quebec landscaping for its finely textured dark green foliage and elegant silhouette, which provides soft structure year-round. Adapted to shady or semi-shady environments, this hardy species tolerates dense shade and cool soils well, offering a deep green focal point as a backdrop for mass plantings, as a refined informal hedge, or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Throughout the seasons, its persistent needles retain their intense hue, ensuring a permanent green setting, while its regular and naturally conical habit harmonizes with landscape compositions. The Eastern Hemlock combines resistance to cold winters, fine texture, and architectural presence, making it ideal for enriching outdoor spaces with lasting greenery and tranquility.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameEastern Hemlock
Latin nameTsuga canadensis
FamilyPinaceae
TypeConiferous
Plant
description
description
Tsuga canadensis, or Eastern Hemlock, is a slender and graceful conifer highly valued in Quebec landscaping for its finely textured dark green foliage and elegant silhouette, which provides soft structure year-round. Adapted to shady or semi-shady environments, this hardy species tolerates dense shade and cool soils well, offering a deep green focal point as a backdrop for mass plantings, as a refined informal hedge, or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Throughout the seasons, its persistent needles retain their intense hue, ensuring a permanent green setting, while its regular and naturally conical habit harmonizes with landscape compositions. The Eastern Hemlock combines resistance to cold winters, fine texture, and architectural presence, making it ideal for enriching outdoor spaces with lasting greenery and tranquility.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposurePartial shade to shade
Soil
Cool, well-drained, moist
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light spring salad
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
April to May
Flower colorGreenish yellow
Foliage colorDark green (persistent)
Habit / shape
Rounded
Fruiting
Brownish cones for wildlife
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height60-70 ft (18-21 m)
Spread25-30 ft (7.5-9 m)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Foliage typePersistent
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
