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Weeping Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

60 inches

Width

108 inches

Light

Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Medium to High

Humidity

Prefers high humidity

Lifespan

Long-lived

Native To

Eastern North America

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Tsuga canadensis is a graceful, pyramidal evergreen conifer native to eastern North America, featuring soft, short, flat needles and a preference for cool, moist, shady sites. It has a fine texture and delicate appearance. 'Pendula' is a beautiful weeping form that develops into a broad, mounding shrub with gracefully cascading branches. It lacks a central leader and will spread horizontally unless staked to gain height, creating a living sculpture.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

This is a highly prized specimen plant, admired for its graceful, weeping habit that creates a soft, cascading mound of fine-textured foliage. It functions as a living sculpture, adding elegance and a sense of movement to shade gardens, rockeries, and water features.

Its low, spreading form can be used as a unique groundcover on a slope or to spill over retaining walls. It is an excellent choice for adding year-round structure and interest to shady corners of the landscape.

The dense, pendulous branches provide excellent cover for birds and other small wildlife, protecting them from predators and the elements. It serves as a host plant for several moth species.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site protected from afternoon sun and strong winds.
Ensure the soil is moist, well-drained, and acidic.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container.
Backfill with soil and water deeply.
Apply a layer of mulch to keep the root zone cool.

Pro Tip

Protect from harsh afternoon sun and drying winter winds to prevent needle scorch and ensure the plant's health.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide consistent moisture, especially in hot weather.
Plant in a location with part to full shade.
Mulch annually to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Inspect regularly for hemlock woolly adelgid.

Don't

Do not plant in hot, dry, or windy sites.
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
Do not plant in heavy, compacted, or alkaline soils.
Avoid urban locations with high levels of air pollution.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mulch
Pest Check
Plant
Stake

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Cascading specimen over a rock wall or embankmentGraceful focal point in a shade or woodland gardenSoftening element near water features or ponds

Companion Plants

Rhododendron spp. Hosta spp. Astilbe spp. Hakonechloa macra Polystichum acrostichoides

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Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Weeping Canadian Hemlock questions

What zones can Weeping Canadian Hemlock grow in?

Weeping Canadian Hemlock is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Weeping Canadian Hemlock deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Weeping Canadian Hemlock, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Weeping Canadian Hemlock bloom?

Weeping Canadian Hemlock typically blooms in mid-spring through mid-spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Weeping Canadian Hemlock need full sun?

Weeping Canadian Hemlock does best in part shade.