The new growth emerges bright white and ages to greenish white, so the plant always has a light tone. In winter the needles take on a blush of pink. Slow growing, the habit is globe shaped when young, broadening with age. Little pruning is required. Protect from wind Botanical Name- Tsuga canadensis ‘Moon Frost’ Pronunciation- SOO-guh kan-uh-DEN-sis Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 5 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- Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’ – pastel needle tips vs pink foliage 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
