Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Hemlock)


Michael's Opinion

'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.

Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusTsuga
Speciescanadensis
Cultivar'Pendula'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone1a - 6a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a - 5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
Height3 - 5 m
Spread9 - 12 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionTsuga canadensis 'Pendula' or Weeping Hemlock is typically more broad that it is tall. Lower branches cascade down, touching the ground.
ID CharacteristicPendulous foliage cascading down to the ground.
ShapePendulous or weeping.
LandscapeOrnamental, accent or specimen plant. Can also be used for mass planting.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionCinnamon-red to brown in colour. Young trees are covered with fine scales, mature bark is deeply divided by broad flat-topped ridges.
Leaf DescriptionNeedles are slightly notched or rounded at the tip, dark green above and light green below with two white parallel lines.
Fruit DescriptionCones are ovoid, light brown, 2 cm long with rounded, entire scales, maturing in early autumn.
Texture DescriptionFine.

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