Pendulous Hemlock 'Gracilis'

Tsuga canadensis 'Gracilis' is a beautiful, dwarf evergreen conifer, forming a dense, irregular mound or broad, weeping shrub with delicate, glossy dark green needles. This elegant cultivar makes an excellent choice for rock gardens, Japanese-style gardens, or as a specimen plant where space is limited in UK gardens. It is a slow-growing plant, typically reaching an ultimate height of 1-1.5 metres with a spread of 1.5-2 metres. Its small, soft needles are bright green when new, maturing to a darker shade. This conifer thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils. It is fully hardy, rated H7 by the RHS, but requires shelter from strong, drying winds. Offers year-round fine texture and graceful form.

Sun: Partial shade to full shade.

Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.