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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Partial shade to shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light spring salad
Soil type
Cool, well-drained, moist
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
April to May
Flower color
Greenish yellow
Fruiting
Brownish cones for wildlife
Foliage color
Dark green (persistent)
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60-70 ft (18-21 m)
Width
25-30 ft (7.5-9 m)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.