Tree Descriptions
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
| Height: |
40-70’ |
| Width:
| 25-30’ |
| Growth Rate: |
very slow |
| Soil: |
sand, loam |
| Moisture: |
moist |
| Shade Tolerance: |
shade |
| Bloom Time: |
N/A |
| Flower Color: |
N/A |
| Uses: |
ornamental, landscaping |
| Spacing: |
minimum 10’ x 10’ |
| Habitat: |
Prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils and full sun to part shade.
Tolerates heavy shade, does not tolerate dry, hot or windy conditions.
Does not tolerate pollution or salt spray. |
| Notes: |
Preferred deer browse, salt sensitive. |
Eastern hemlock is native to Michigan and is commonly found in beech-maple
forests. Hemlock can be used in the landscape as a lawn or specimen tree
or planted in windbreaks, visual screens or in groupings for wildlife.
Eastern hemlock is often damaged by
deer.
