Botanical profile
Tsuga canadensis 'Summer Snow'
Latin name
Tsuga canadensis 'Summer Snow'
Common name
Eastern Hemlock 'Summer Snow'
Type
Ornamental conifer
Family
Pinaceae
Tsuga canadensis 'Summer Snow', commonly known as Canadian Hemlock 'Summer Snow', is an evergreen conifer with a flexible and graceful pyramidal habit, sought after for its bright variegated foliage and natural elegance. Its fine, dark green needles are delicately edged with creamy white, creating a particularly decorative luminous effect in spring and early summer when new growth emerges. Its dense and slightly pendulous silhouette makes it an excellent choice for solitary plantings, screens, or undergrowth landscaping. Tolerating shade and appreciating cool, rich, well-drained soils, Tsuga canadensis 'Summer Snow' offers ornamental interest all year round. Its fine texture and contrasting coloration bring refinement and softness to cool-climate gardens.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameEastern Hemlock 'Summer Snow'
Latin nameTsuga canadensis 'Summer Snow'
FamilyPinaceae
TypeOrnamental conifer
Plant
description
description
Tsuga canadensis 'Summer Snow', commonly known as Canadian Hemlock 'Summer Snow', is an evergreen conifer with a flexible and graceful pyramidal habit, sought after for its bright variegated foliage and natural elegance. Its fine, dark green needles are delicately edged with creamy white, creating a particularly decorative luminous effect in spring and early summer when new growth emerges. Its dense and slightly pendulous silhouette makes it an excellent choice for solitary plantings, screens, or undergrowth landscaping. Tolerating shade and appreciating cool, rich, well-drained soils, Tsuga canadensis 'Summer Snow' offers ornamental interest all year round. Its fine texture and contrasting coloration bring refinement and softness to cool-climate gardens.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Cool, rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
Watering
Moderate, keep the soil cool and slightly moist
Fertilization
Compost in the spring if needed
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorDark green edged with cream white
Habit / shape
Soft pyramidal
Fruiting
Decorative light brown cones
Wildlife appealFALSE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height4 m (13 ft)
Spread8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rateSlow
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-35°C
Foliage typePersistent
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Not recommended for pets
Pets
