Dwarf Canadian hemlock
Tsuga canadensis 'Jeddeloh'
Dwarf Canadian hemlock is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam, sandy soil or acid soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 90 cm |
| Spread | 120 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 3a-7b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 90 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 120 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 7b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, sandy soil, acid soil, evergreen plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Dwarf Canadian hemlock's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Astilbe 'Fanal'to flower when it does not
- Astilbe 'Visions'to edge in front
- Black mondo grassto edge in front
- Cavatine Japanese Andromedato flower when it does not
- Hostato edge in front
- Hosta 'Blue Angel'to flower when it does not