Canadian hemlock

Water Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett') frequently, as it is a moisture-loving evergreen. Young trees need more frequent watering than mature specimens. Water the soil slowly and deeply until water starts to drain out the hole in the bottom of the pot, about once every week to 10 days. During hot, dry weather, water it more often—about every 4 to 7 days. In winter, reduce watering but do not leave the soil completely dry.

Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett') prefers bright, indirect sunlight. It does best when it is placed in a location that receives 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, with the sun a bit higher in the sky during the summer months and lower in the sky during the winter months. During the heat of summer, it should be filtered with some shade in the late afternoon. Ideal placement would be to place it so that the east, south, and/or west sides of the plant receive the recommended daily amount of sun.

Canadian hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett') require periodic pruning to maintain their desired shape and density. Pruning should be done either in the late winter or early spring as the new growth begins to emerge. Pruning should focus on removing dead, dying, and overcrowded branches, as well as cutting back any lanky branches that are detracting from the overall shape of the plant. Be sure to make cuts at a 45-degree angle and to not remove more than 1 third of the foliage in any given year. Doing so minimizes the risk of damage or stress to the plant.