| Description | Golden Duchess Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) A small dwarf Hemlock with bright yellow new foliage in the spring that transitions to green as the summer progresses. |
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| Pronunciation | (tsuu-ga)(can-a-DEN-sis) |
| Plant Type | Shrubs Coniferous, Dwarf Conifers |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Sunlight | full (if moisture is maintained), mostly sunny, some shade, yellow on early new growth, coloration will be muted by to much shade |
| Moisture | average to moist, avoid dry |
| Soil & Site | average, to rich and moist, doesn't tolerate poorly drained |
| Fruit | small woody cones |
| Leaves | bright yellow green-colored developing needles, changing to all green |
| Dimensions | listed as 3-4 by 3-4 rather new to determine exact dimensions. compact, upright to arching and mounding plant habit |
| Propagation | Plant Patent PP25503, cuttings |
| Cultivar Origin | Originated as a branch sport found in 2000 by Monrovia nurseryman Ron Kinney in Dayton, Oregon, USA |
| Author's Notes | I have seen this in it's spring glory being a very bright yellow and also in the summer green stage. Nice plant for that bright yellow spring accent. |
| Notes & Reference | #202-American Conifer Society (www.conifersociety.org) |
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