About

An attractive tree, reaching 4-8m, with a spreading crown. It bears ornamental features. 'R.F. Watson' is valued in garden settings.

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

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen, borders

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil, sun/part shade
PruningPrune when young, remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible