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Sargent’s Weeping Hemlock

Scientific name: Tsuga canadensis 'Sargentii'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:12 ft
Width:20 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Sargent’s weeping hemlock is a rather large, mound-forming shrub that looks nice growing over a retaining wall or on a bank. It is often planted near water features in larger yards.

  Morphology:
Sargent’s weeping hemlock is a slow growing spreading evergreen which can grow to a height of 10’ if it was originally given a stake upon which to climb. Mature plants can become as wide as 20’. The weeping branchlets are held in the air by very thick stems, which themselves add to the sturdy graceful appearance of the entire plant.

Needles are dark green, arranged in a 2-rank fashion, and are typically one-half long and one-eight inch wide. The under-side of the needles display 2 whitish bands. Cones are only 1” long and are not considered ornamental.

  Adaptation:
This hemlock cultivar seems to survive well in full sun to shade. It prefers moist, well-drained sites.

  Pests:
Hemlock wooly adelgid can be a problem where the plant does not receive adequate air circulation.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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