Overview
Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' is a columnar upright, pendulous weeping, spreading branched conifer in the genus Tsuga, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' 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, also known as Canadian hemlock, eastern hemlock-spruce, or eastern hemlock, and in the French-speaking regions of Canada as pruche du Canada, is a coniferous tree native to eastern North America. It is the state tree of Pennsylvania.
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 'Moon Frost' 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 'Moon Frost'
- 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 'Moon Frost'?
Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' need?
Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' 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 'Moon Frost' hardy in the UK?
Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' 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 'Moon Frost'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Tsuga genus
- Tsuga canadensis 'Curley'
- Tsuga canadensis 'Eisburg'
- Tsuga canadensis 'Horstmann' No 1
- Tsuga canadensis 'Pincushion'
- Tsuga carolinianaCarolina hemlock
- Tsuga diversifoliaJapanese hemlock
- Tsuga forrestii
- Tsuga sieboldiiJapanese hemlock
