About
A wide-spreading, medium-sized, evergreen coniferous shrub forming a mound of overlapping branches, bearing short, dark green needles with two whitish lines beneath each.
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, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Shrubs
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil. Good specimen tree. Looks very effective hanging over a bank or wall
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cutings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to butt and root rot fungus