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    TSUGA heterophylla
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    TSUGA heterophylla

    Commonly known as Western hemlock

    AWARD
    An elegant tree with spreading branches which will tolerate some shade
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Suitable for hedging
    • Pests & Diseases
      Butt rot fungus
    • Place of origin
      Western North America
    • Evergreen
      Blunt, round-tipped, very glossy dark green leaves 0.5-2cm (¼-¾in) long, 2-ranked with a wide parting beneath
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      20-40m (66-130ft)
    • Spread
      6-10m (20-33ft)
    • Conifer
      Cracked, purple-brown bark with brownish grey shoots with long, brown hairs.Ovoid female cones are 2cm (¾in) long.
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tree
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
      Provide shelter from cold winds
    • Partial shade
      Shade-tolerant
    • Conical
    • Mature Size
      20-40m (66-130ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6-10m (20-33ft)
      		  
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    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.
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    £13.00
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