Canadian hemlock
Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'
Also Known As - eastern hemlockCycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green,white
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost') to be healthy and thrive, it should be watered regularly with enough moisture in the soil for it to be taken up by the roots. In general, water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry. Another approach is to water thoroughly once a week during the growing season and then water just enough to keep the soil from drying out completely during the winter months. Doing so will ensure that the plant receives enough water to stay healthy and promote the growth of new stems and foliage.
sunlight
Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost') does best in filtered sunlight but can adapt to full sun or full shade. In terms of how much sunlight, Canadian hemlock should receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight during the day. When it comes to when, the best times to expose the hemlock to sunlight is in the morning when the sun is not at its highest intensity. This will help the hemlock get the right amount of sunlight without being overexposed.
pruning
Pruning Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost') should be done in early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning should be minimal and limited to removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches. Taking too much off the Canadian hemlock at once will cause the plant to become stressed and can damage or kill it. If more intensive pruning is needed, it should be done over several years to lessen the impact of shock to the plant.
