Canada Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis 'Hahn' Pinaceae

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Cornell Class of 1938 Native Maple Slope

Source of plant

Mitsch Nursery Inc.

Description

Spreading Group. Hahn described another variant, using the illegitimate name `Nana' and included anillustration of a specimen in the rock garden of the Arboretum of Petschau, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia. Hebriefly stated that the young growth is silver gray, becoming light green, and is about 2" long. Description from Mitsch catalog where CP 75-264 was purchased: small, slow-growing bush of graceful, spreading habit suitable for the large rock garden.

Special characteristics

growth habit, winter interest, dwarf conifer