Eastern hemlock.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Coniferous evergreen tree

Luz

Partial shade to full shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

60 to 80 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Mid spring

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist and protect the tree from harsh, drying winds. Watch for signs of stress like needle drop or yellowing, which often indicate improper moisture levels. It prefers cooler climates and struggles in intense summer heat.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a slow-release, acid-loving fertilizer in early spring.

Poda

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches.

Trasplante

Repot only if necessary, as these trees prefer to remain undisturbed.

Suelo

Moist, well-drained, acidic soil

pH del suelo

Acidic

Temperatura

-35 a 30°C

Humedad

50 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for several hundred years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic, but the needles can be a mechanical irritant if ingested.

Niños

The small cones are a potential choking hazard for small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The needles are slightly sharp and may cause minor skin irritation upon handling.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen can be a mild trigger for those with sensitive respiratory systems during the spring.

Comestibilidad

The needles are sometimes used for tea, but ensure correct identification as some yew species are highly toxic.

Cómo identificarla

• Short, flat, dark green needles
• Two white bands on needle undersides
• Small, woody, pendulous cones
• Drooping, graceful leading shoot
• Rough, scaly, reddish brown bark

Altura

12 a 21m

Anchura

6 a 10m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

yellow, green, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Hemlock woolly adelgid — Small insects that feed on sap and cause needle drop and branch dieback.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Ensure the root zone is well mulched to retain moisture and protect against deep freezes.

En maceta

It is not ideal for long term container growth due to its large size, but young specimens can be kept in large pots for a few years.

Group with other acid loving, shade tolerant shrubs to create a cohesive woodland aesthetic.

Buenas compañeras

• Mountain Laurel — They share similar requirements for acidic soil and partial shade.
• Rhododendron maximum — These plants naturally grow together in cool, moist woodland settings.

Especies parecidas

• Tsuga caroliniana — It is a smaller, more drought tolerant relative found in the southern Appalachians.

Ciencia

Familia

Pinaceae

Género

Tsuga

Orden

Pinales

Clase

Pinopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern North America

Conservación

The species is currently threatened by the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect causing widespread decline.

It thrives in cool, moist, acidic soils and often dominates north facing slopes and ravines.

Valor para la fauna

nesting habitat, winter cover, seeds for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental specimen, privacy hedge, wildlife habitat, bonsai

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow this in full sun?

It prefers partial shade, especially in warmer climates where afternoon sun can scorch the needles.

How often should I water it?

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first few years after planting.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Tsuga is the Japanese name for hemlock, while the specific epithet canadensis refers to its native range in Canada.

Bueno saberlo

• Hemlocks are incredibly shade tolerant and can grow in the deep forest understory for decades.
• They are among the longest lived trees in the eastern United States.
• The wood is relatively soft and was historically used for construction and paper pulp.

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