Botanical profile
Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula'
Latin name
Eastern Hemlock 'Pendula'
Common name
Canadian Hemlock 'Pendula'
Type
Ornamental conifer
Family
Pinaceae
Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula' is a weeping form of the Canadian hemlock, known for its cascading, layered, and supple habit, which can be trained vertically on a stake or allowed to trail freely. Its soft, dark green, finely textured foliage is composed of flattened needles arranged in regular rows, offering a delicate and persistent presence year-round. This cultivar prefers a semi-shady to shady exposure, in cool, acidic, well-drained soil, protected from dry winds. Perfect as a specimen plant, in a shady rock garden, on a slope, or at the edge of woodlands, 'Pendula' combines flexibility, natural elegance, and great hardiness, bringing fluid and ornamental movement to refined landscapes.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameCanadian Hemlock 'Pendula'
Latin nameEastern Hemlock 'Pendula'
FamilyPinaceae
TypeOrnamental conifer
Plant
description
description
Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula' is a weeping form of the Canadian hemlock, known for its cascading, layered, and supple habit, which can be trained vertically on a stake or allowed to trail freely. Its soft, dark green, finely textured foliage is composed of flattened needles arranged in regular rows, offering a delicate and persistent presence year-round. This cultivar prefers a semi-shady to shady exposure, in cool, acidic, well-drained soil, protected from dry winds. Perfect as a specimen plant, in a shady rock garden, on a slope, or at the edge of woodlands, 'Pendula' combines flexibility, natural elegance, and great hardiness, bringing fluid and ornamental movement to refined landscapes.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Acidic to slightly acidic, cool and well-drained
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Not significant
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorFalling green
Habit / shape
Weeper
Fruiting
Small, light brown, oval, and decorative cones
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Spread3 m (10 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typePersistent
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
