Eastern Hemlock
Latin Name : Tsuga canadensis
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Generally grown in a ‘Forest’ situation, but also in large gardens, stately homes, that kind of setting, the Eastern Hemlock is a large and fast growing conifer with a very graceful habit. Its branches naturally spread.
Commonly used as a ‘Nursery’ crop when planting Beech, it is used to draw up the Beech to produce straight trunks for timber production.
Used often in Floristry as an accessory to show of a floral arrangement, the Western Hemlock actually makes an extremely graceful and impressive specimen tree, but you need the space to accommodate it.
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Fresh new growth appearing in the Spring
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Cones of 1.5 -2.5 Cms
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Seen here in a woodland setting
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Dozens of cultivars exist, many suitable for rock gardens. This weeping cultivar is an example.