Overview
Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' is a columnar upright, pendulous weeping, spreading branched conifer in the genus Tsuga, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include architectural and low maintenance.
About
Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' is a cultivar of the Tsuga genus, which comprises evergreen conifers known for their broadly conical shape and drooping leading shoots. This cultivar displays a distinctive columnar upright habit with pendulous, weeping branches. Like other Tsuga, it has evergreen foliage with linear leaves that feature white undersides. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Curley' is ideal for architectural planting and requires low maintenance.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tsuga
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifer
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Pendulous weeping, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tsuga canadensis 'Curley'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tsuga canadensis 'Curley'?
Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' need?
Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' hardy in the UK?
Tsuga canadensis 'Curley' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Tsuga canadensis 'Curley'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Tsuga genus
- Tsuga canadensis 'Eisburg'
- Tsuga canadensis 'Horstmann' No 1
- Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'eastern hemlock 'Moon Frost'
- Tsuga canadensis 'Pincushion'
- Tsuga carolinianaCarolina hemlock
- Tsuga diversifoliaJapanese hemlock
- Tsuga forrestii
- Tsuga sieboldiiJapanese hemlock
