Tsuga can. 'Nana' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Eastern hemlock 'Nana' (Tsuga canadensis) is a small shrub that grows compact and rounded and usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and a width of around 2 metres. Its needle-shaped, glossy leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Tsuga canadensis 'Nana' 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 Eastern hemlock 'Nana' 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 Eastern hemlock 'Nana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern hemlock 'Nana' is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 2 - 3 cm per year.

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
Standard container plant 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).

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

Use
Tub, grave, bog bed, balcony/patio

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

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