Weeping Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis ‘Pendula’) – 3 Gallon Pot

Height at Maturity:  3-6′ when grown naturally; 10-15’+ when trained on stake

Width at Maturity:  8-10′ when grown naturally; 6′ or more when trained on stake

Spacing:  Best as specimen

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Maintenance / Care:  Very Low

Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’, commonly known as the Weeping Canadian Hemlock, is an extremely graceful evergreen conifer of which no two specimens will be alike. It  can be allowed to grow naturally in a horizontally spreading mound, or can be staked and trained to grow upwards to form a weeping pyramidal or rounded column. For the artistically inclined gardener, with a little pruning and training there are unlimited possibilities for shape and form. Growing naturally, it might reach 5 to 6 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide at 10 years of age. Staked specimens can reach a height of 8 to 15 feet or more with a width of 6 feet or more. However, with an annual pruning, it can be limited to a 2 to 3 foot high mound of weeping foliage. As mentioned, there are endless possibilities. The pendulous branches are clothed in soft textured, dark green leaves that maintain their rich color year round. An excellent evergreen focal point specimen for part shade to shade and right at home in woodland gardens. World renowned horticulturalist Dr. Michael A. Dirr considers this weeping form to be “one of the most handsome of all conifers.”

The Weeping Canadian Hemlock is easy to grow in most any acidic, moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and part shade to full shade. It will handle the morning and evening sun but appreciates some shade or filtered sun during the afternoon hours. Whether growing in the ground or in pots, constantly soggy soil or standing water is problematic, so plant in a well-drained site or pot and avoid overwatering. Provide only enough water to keep the soil damp to moist. Established plants have moderate drought tolerance but will appreciate supplemental water during summer droughts. Like all hemlocks, which are under-story trees, this conifer should not be allowed to dry out completely during prolonged heat and drought during summer. Heat, especially when combined with more sun, can be problematic. Maintenance is minimal. No pruning is required though the artistic gardener can train the plant to grow in limitless shapes and forms.