Canadian Hemlock
Botanical Name: Tsuga Canadensis
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Mature Height: 40-70'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: Pennsylvania
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36mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - 50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0
- Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plastic GallonAvailable: 0
- Plastic 3 GallonAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCAAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $3.02 | $2.61 | $2.20 | $1.78 | $1.64 | $1.51 | |
| HCAAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $3.13 | $2.72 | $2.31 | $1.89 | $1.75 | $1.62 | |
| HCAAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $3.24 | $2.83 | $2.42 | $2.00 | $1.86 | $1.73 | |
| HCAAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $3.35 | $2.94 | $2.53 | $2.11 | $1.97 | $1.84 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCAAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.82 | $4.17 | $3.52 | $2.87 | $2.66 | $2.44 | |
| HCAAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.93 | $4.28 | $3.63 | $2.98 | $2.77 | $2.55 | |
| HCAAG501Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.04 | $4.39 | $3.74 | $3.09 | $2.88 | $2.66 | |
| HCAAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $5.08 | $4.43 | $3.78 | $3.13 | $2.92 | $2.70 | |
| HCAAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.19 | $4.54 | $3.89 | $3.24 | $3.03 | $2.81 | |
| HCAAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.30 | $4.65 | $4.00 | $3.35 | $3.14 | $2.92 | |
| HCAAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.41 | $4.76 | $4.11 | $3.46 | $3.25 | $3.03 | |
| HCAAG502Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $5.52 | $4.87 | $4.22 | $3.57 | $3.36 | $3.14 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCAHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.95 | $4.20 | $3.71 | $2.84 | $2.59 | $2.47 | |
| HCAHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.06 | $4.31 | $3.82 | $2.95 | $2.70 | $2.58 | |
| HCAHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.17 | $4.42 | $3.93 | $3.06 | $2.81 | $2.69 | |
| HCAHX12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.28 | $4.53 | $4.04 | $3.17 | $2.92 | $2.80 | |
| HCAHX15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $5.39 | $4.64 | $4.15 | $3.28 | $3.03 | $2.91 | |
| HCAHXCG | 2 Y |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCAPL1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.92 | $6.24 | $5.89 | $5.55 | $5.41 | $5.28 | |
| HCAPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.07 | $6.39 | $6.04 | $5.70 | $5.56 | $5.43 | |
Plastic 3 Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA3G1Y18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| HCA3G1Y24 | 3 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| HCA3G1Y36 | 3 Y | 36 – 48″ |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| HCA3G2Y24 | 4 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| HCA3G2Y36 | 4 Y | 36 – 48″ |
| 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCAPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.63 | $4.94 | $4.59 | $4.10 | $3.96 | $3.82 | |
| HCAPQ2Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.78 | $5.09 | $4.74 | $4.25 | $4.11 | $3.97 | |
| HCAPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.89 | $5.20 | $4.85 | $4.36 | $4.22 | $4.08 | |
| HCAPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $6.00 | $5.31 | $4.96 | $4.47 | $4.33 | $4.19 | |
Notes
Canadian Hemlock produces small, .5-1 inch long brown colored cones.
Uses
Canadian Hemlock is typically used to create screening and for foundation planting.
Wildlife Value
Many deer and birds enjoy the cover that this tree provides. It is not uncommon for some birds also eat the seeds.
History & Lore
Canadian Hemlock needles have been known to be used to brew in tea. Native Americans and colonists previously used the the tannin of the bark to tan leather.
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Hemlock
Mature Height
40-70'
Mature Spread
25-35'
Growth Rate
Medium
Seed Source
Pennsylvania
Sun Preference
Part to full shade
Soil PH Range
5.5-7.0
Soil Preference
Moist, acidic, well drained, loamy, sandy soil
Tolerant
Deer, heavy shade
Intolerant
Drought
Diseases
Needle blight, canker, rust
Pests
Bagworm, borer, leafminers, spider mites, saw fly
