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Tsuga canadensis

'Pendula'


Weeping Hemlock




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'Pendula' is a unique, slow-growing specimen tree. Its pendulous shape can be controlled by proper pruning and maintenance. No two trees are the same, each will have a unique weeping shape.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Tsuga
Species
canadensis
Cultivar
'Pendula'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
1a - 6a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
0a - 5b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
3 - 5 m
Spread
9 - 12 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula' or Weeping Hemlock is typically more broad that it is tall. Lower branches cascade down, touching the ground.
Landscape
Ornamental, accent or specimen plant. Can also be used for mass planting.
Shape
Pendulous or weeping.
Growth
Slow
ID Characteristic
Pendulous foliage cascading down to the ground.
Pests
No serious pests or diseases of note.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Cinnamon-red to brown in colour. Young trees are covered with fine scales, mature bark is deeply divided by broad flat-topped ridges.
Leaf Description
Needles are slightly notched or rounded at the tip, dark green above and light green below with two white parallel lines.
Fruit Description
Cones are ovoid, light brown, 2 cm long with rounded, entire scales, maturing in early autumn.
Texture Description
Fine.
Notable Specimens
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
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