About
A hardy, evergreen coniferous shrub with dark green to yellow, needle-like leaves. Makes a good groundcover plant or can be trained to grow as a small weeping shrub. A good alternative to juniper as it creates a carpet effect on banks and slopes or over walls.
About the genus
Tsuga are evergreen trees, broadly conical in habit, with a drooping leading shoot,linear leaves which are white beneath, and small ovoid cones
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Shrubs
HabitBushy, Pendulous weeping, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich moist but well-drained, acid to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds. If growing as a weeping shrub, may need staking
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to butt and root rot fungus