Tsuga heterophylla

North America.

Western hemlock is a conical growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 35 m and is approx. 8 - 15 m wide. As a rule, it grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

The shoots of Tsuga heterophylla are copper-yellow in colour.

The Western hemlock is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, glossy.

Red-brown, deep-cracked bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The light brown, oval cones of Tsuga heterophylla are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones have a purple-red colour.

Tsuga heterophylla is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

The Western hemlock has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, group planting

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).