Family: Pinaceae

Scientific Name: Tsuga canadensis Kelsey's Weeping

Common Name: Kelseys Weeping Canadian Hemlock

Description

Kelsey's Weeping Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) An unique pendulous Hemlock. The the younger weeping branches hang from the main branches.

Pronunciation(tsuu-ga)(can-a-DEN-sis)
Plant TypeShrubs Coniferous, Dwarf Conifers
Hardiness Zone3
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny, some shade, probably best with some shade
Moistureaverage to moist, doesn't tolerate drought
Soil & Siteaverage, to rich and moist, doesn't tolerate poorly drained
Fruitsmall woody cones
Stemsflat green needles
Dimensionsestimated 5-6 by 10-12 with ages, asymmetrical growth habit
Propagationcuttings
Cultivar OriginDiscovered in 1929 by H P Kelsey, a nurseryman from East Boxwood Massachusetts.
Notes & Reference#257-The cultivated Hemlocks (John C Swartely)
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