Canada Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett'
Pinaceae
Growth habit
Dwarf Shrub
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Conifer Slope
Source of plant
Plantasia, Mitsch Nursery Inc., Watnong Nursery, Atlantic Nurseries, Edgewood Nursery
Description
Dwarf form, broader than high, very compact, annual growth only about 15 cm, somewhat resembling Picea abies 'Nidiformis' in habit, twigs spreading horizontally, shoots slender, summer shoots distinctly regular and spreading, nearly fan-like; needles only to 10 mm long but usually much shorter, densely arranged, light green.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
growth habit, winter interest, dwarf conifer