Overview
Tsuga forrestii is a columnar upright, pendulous weeping, spreading branched conifer in the genus Tsuga, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tsuga forrestii 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 forrestii is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is considered as a variety of Tsuga chinensis (i.e., T. c. var. forrestii) by some. It grows in mixed forests in mountains and valleys of northeast Guizhou, southwest Sichuan, and northwest Yunnan, at altitudes of 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft). While not a target species, Tsuga forrestii is threatened by clear-cutting of mixed forests. In the wild it grows across China South-Central. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for architectural and low maintenance. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.
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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 forrestii 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 forrestii
- 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 forrestii?
Tsuga forrestii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tsuga forrestii need?
Tsuga forrestii 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 forrestii hardy in the UK?
Tsuga forrestii 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 forrestii?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Tsuga genus
- Tsuga canadensis 'Curley'
- 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 sieboldiiJapanese hemlock
