Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta' (Minuta Eastern Hemlock)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Tsuga |
| Species | canadensis |
| Cultivar | 'Minuta' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 20 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dwarf, compact, globose. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well-drained, rich and acidic soils. Full sun and partial-shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. University of British Columbia Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Needles are short, lanceolate, flat. |
| Colour Description | Light to medium green needles. The buds are brown. |
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