Overview
Tsuga sieboldii 'Green Ball' is a columnar upright, pendulous weeping, spreading branched conifer in the genus Tsuga, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tsuga sieboldii 'Green Ball' 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 sieboldii 'Green Ball' is a cultivar of Tsuga, a genus of evergreen conifers known for their broadly conical shape and drooping leading shoot. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring moist but well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is valued for its architectural form and low maintenance requirements. It is best cultivated in fertile, well-drained soil and is of interest during spring and summer.
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 'Green Ball' 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 sieboldii 'Green Ball'
- 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 'Green Ball'?
Tsuga sieboldii 'Green Ball' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tsuga sieboldii 'Green Ball' need?
Tsuga sieboldii 'Green Ball' 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 'Green Ball' hardy in the UK?
Tsuga sieboldii 'Green Ball' 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 'Green Ball'?
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
