Overview
Tsuga sieboldii is a columnar upright, pendulous weeping, spreading branched conifer in the genus Tsuga, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tsuga sieboldii 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. It is native to Japan.
About
Tsuga sieboldii, also called the southern Japanese hemlock, or in Japanese, simply tsuga (栂), is a conifer native to the Japanese islands of Honshū, Kyūshū, Shikoku and Yakushima. In Europe and North America the tree is sometimes used as an ornamental and has been in cultivation since 1861.
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 sieboldii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifer
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Pendulous weeping, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tsuga sieboldii
- 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 sieboldii?
Tsuga sieboldii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tsuga sieboldii need?
Tsuga sieboldii 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 sieboldii hardy in the UK?
Tsuga sieboldii 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 sieboldii?
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 forrestii
