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Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis, Pinaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SweetfernComptonia peregrina
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Flowering DogwoodCornus florida
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
WintergreenGaultheria procumbens
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Red OakQuercus rubra
Shade ProvisionNurse PlantWind Protection
Sugar MapleAcer saccharum
Shade ProvisionNutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Red MapleAcer rubrum

Eastern hemlock's extremely dense shade can prevent red maple regeneration, while mature maples can outcompete hemlock seedlings

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Eastern Hemlock grow in?

Eastern Hemlock grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Eastern Hemlock?

Good companions for Eastern Hemlock include Sweetfern, Flowering Dogwood, Wintergreen, Red Oak, Sugar Maple.

Design guilds with Eastern Hemlock and see companion relationships visually.

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