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TSUGA
Commonly known as Hemlock
Genus of 9 species of evergreen, monoecious, coniferous trees found in forest from the Himalayas to northern Burma, western Vietnam, China, Taiwan and Japan and in North America.
Although referred to as hemlocks these trees are not poisonous.
In nature the eastern hemlock and the Carolina hemlock are in serious danger from an aphid-like pest introduced from eastern Asia where it is a minor pest.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - coniferous trees
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Full sun - or partial shade - provide shelter from cold winds -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - butt rot fungus -
Place of origin - Himalayas to Northern Burma and Western Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Japan and North America -
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - - to slightly alkaline soil
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus rich
Tsuga heterophylla - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of TSUGA
TSUGA heterophylla >
Commonly known as: Western hemlock.
an elegant tree with spreading branches which will tolerate some shade
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
