Graceful, pyramidal, native evergreen with pendulous branches. Foliage is a lustrous dark green and soft to the touch. Protect from wind and drought. Growth rate is medium. Site selection and soil preparation are very important. Botanical Name- Tsuga canadensis Pronunciation- SOO-guh kan-uh-DEN-sis Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 25 ft Mature Height- 40 ft Sun Exposure- 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- Dawn Redwood – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for insects Plant Habit- Tree
- 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
