About
A very slow growing dwarf conifer with densely arranged shoots and dark green, short needles, with blue-green cones appearing from May onwards. Growing wider than tall, it forms a bushy, rounded mound, slightly pyramidal in shape, and will reach 45cm tall in maturity with only 2.5-4cm growth per year.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in rich, fertile, free-draining soil, moist but well drained that is acid to slightly alkaline in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly, do not let dry out, and shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in Autumn or by grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to butt and root rot fungus