Tree Descriptions
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
| Height: | 40-70’ |
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| 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.
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