Tsuga can. 'Green Globe' - 50-60 CM C25

Description
The Kanadische Hemlocktanne 'Green Globe' (Tsuga canadensis) is a rounded and slightly overhanging shrub. Its needle-shaped, glossy leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Tsuga canadensis 'Green Globe' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Bulletpoints
* brown-yellow shoots * tolerates pruning * tolerates shade

leaves
The Kanadische Hemlocktanne 'Green Globe' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, glossy.

Bark
Grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Kanadische Hemlocktanne 'Green Globe' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kanadische Hemlocktanne 'Green Globe' is roundish and slightly overhanging in habit.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and may not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Fruit
The oval, brown cones of Tsuga canadensis 'Green Globe' appear from September. The young cones have a blue-green colour.

Use
Solitary, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Tsuga canadensis 'Green Globe' are brown-yellow in colour.

Root
Tsuga canadensis 'Green Globe' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.