Tsuga heterophylla - 40-60 CM C2

Description
The Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) is a tree that grows in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 35 metres and a width of around 15 metres. Its needle-shaped, shiny leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative light brown cones adorn Tsuga heterophylla from September. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a semi-shady, sheltered position.

Bulletpoints
* copper-yellow shoots * decorative cones * Shade tolerant

leaves
The Western hemlock is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, glossy.

Bark
Red-brown, deep-cracked bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Western hemlock has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Western hemlock is a conical growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 35 m and is approx. 8 - 15 m wide. As a rule, it grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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 not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Fruit
The light brown, oval cones of Tsuga heterophylla are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones have a purple-red colour.

Use
Solitary, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Tsuga heterophylla are copper-yellow in colour.

Root
Tsuga heterophylla is a shallow-rooting plant.