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Other cultivars/species:
‘Blue Star’, ‘Argentea’, and ‘Glauca’ are more silvery or blue in
color. |
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Other
Hemlock species that do well in our climate include Tsuga
heterophylla (Western Hemlock), and Tsuga canadensis
(Canadian Hemlock). |
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Extra notes and
interesting information:
Looks right at
home in large rock gardens.
Great for
containers of all sorts, including bonsai.
Good for dense,
small areas or dark, shady areas.
Gracefully
drooping branches add visual interest throughout the year.
The silvery,
blue-green color subtly attracts attention. |
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References:
Brenzel, Kathleen Norris, Ed. Sunset Western Garden Book, 40th
Anniversary ed. Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA.
©1995.
Jacobson,
Arthur Lee. North American Landscape Trees. Ten Speed Press,
Berkeley, CA. ©1996.
Dirr, Michael
A. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. Stipes Publishing
Company, Champaign, IL. ©1975. |
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at
a glance:
Common Name:
Mountain Hemlock
Location:
Alpine Rock Garden
Plant type:
Coniferous evergreen
tree
Family:
Pinaceae
Height/Spread:
Grows 50-90 feet
tall in the wild, but tends to be shorter and grow more slowly in
gardens. Branches grow in a drooping fashion.
Leaves:
˝ to 1” long
needles are flat and rounded. Color varies between green and
gray-blue.
Flower:
1 ˝ - 3 inch long cones hang down from the branches.
Disease/pests:
Sunscorch and
drought injury are the most common problems encountered. Be sure the
tree is placed in a cool, moist area.
Conditions:
Cool temperatures
and plenty of water are necessary to care for this plant. Mountain
Hemlock is shade tolerant, but may grow better in part shade or full
sun.
Natural Range:
Native to
mountainous areas from Alaska to California.
Hardiness:
Zones 1-7
and 14-17 |
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