Long-living evergreen: Provides lasting greenery and structure for decades
Pyramidal silhouette: Creates a strong, elegant visual impact in landscapes
Tolerates partial shade: Thrives in dappled or shaded areas, ideal for understory planting
Wildlife interest: Supports birds and other wildlife during winter months
Slow growth rate: Requires less frequent maintenance and is suitable for formal or informal groupings
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Long Lived, Hardy Canadian Hemlock Evergreen
Partial Shade Evergreen
Long-Lived
Elegant Silhouette
Hardy
Wildlife Interest
For gardeners in Zones 3 - 8, if you are looking for a tall, evergreen tree that will grow in sun or shade shade, you'll want to take a good look at the magnificent Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis). This tree is n
Botanical Name
Tsuga canadensis
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Growth Habit
Evergreen, pyramidal shape
Needle Color
Soft green above, grayish green below
Bark
Furrowed, reddish cinnamon on older trees
Soil Preferences
Cool, moist, slightly acidic; full sun in cooler climates