Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a fast-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 3-7, that matures to about 40-70 ft × 25-35 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. It attracts moths, small mammals and songbirds, stands up well to black walnut and deer.

USDA zones

3-7

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

40-70 ft × 25-35 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Attracts

Moths, Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Black walnut, Deer

Native to

North America