Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis (Native to Michigan)

Height: Typically 4060 feet tall in Michigans cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 1520 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 2030 feet apart for a balanced, structured landscape
Growth Rate: Slow
Evergreen

Description
Hemlock offers a stately, enduring presence that transforms your landscape with its dense, dark green canopy and finely textured, needle-like foliage. Perfectly scaled for Michigans climate, this native tree delivers a refined vertical accent without overwhelming smaller spaces. Its compact, well-proportioned form provides a natural privacy screen and a polished backdrop for mixed plantings or as a striking specimen. Although its inconspicuous, wind-pollinated flowers are not showy, the small, woody cones it produces add a subtle point of interest to its overall silhouette throughout the year.

General Care

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; ensure at least 46 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal health.
• Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish roots and promote vigorous growth; once established, water occasionally, depending on rainfall
• Mulching: Apply a 23 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature during winter.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter to maintain a tidy, robust structure.

Enhance your landscape with the enduring elegance of Hemlocka timeless, evergreen showstopper that offers year-round interest and a natural, structured backdrop for any outdoor space.