Large tree with bark that is a blackish brown in color. The scaly bark has irregular longitudinal breaks, and lenticels that are very inconspicuous. Leaf color is a glossy dark green. Growth rate is fast. Tolerates landscape conditions well. An all-around, good, vigorous performer. Has shown resistance to all three pests, especially Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. Compared to Canadian Hemlock, the habit is more relaxed in the growing season and more rigid in the dormant season. Botanical Name- Tsuga chinensis Pronunciation- SOO-guh chih-NEN-sis Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 30 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Average, moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Fothergilla major ‘Blue Shadow’ – 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
