Grows about 1-6″ per year. Low growing and spreading evergreen. A neat, uniform, but lacy, mounding evergreen. Protect from wind and drought. Site selection and soil preparation are very important. Botanical Name- Tsuga canadensis ‘Gracilis’ Pronunciation- SOO-guh kan-uh-DEN-sis Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained, acidic soil, enriched with peat moss; not drought tolerant Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ – moist partial shade, contrasting forms Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C14 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches anytime; keep soil evenly moist and fertilize if growth is slow. Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and remove deadwood. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer-type, slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage to prevent root rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Hemlock woolly adelgid, needle blight
