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