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Tsuga canadensis Popeleski - Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis Popeleski
Eastern Hemlock, Canadian Hemlock, Eastern hemlock-spruce

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This dwarf conifer grows slowly, its irregular, congested vegetation is formed of short, dark green needles. Perfect in rockeries, in pots on the terrace or as a standalone specimen in a small garden. It thrives in mild sunshine or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. It is sensitive to drought and wind.
Height at maturity
1.80 m
Spread at maturity
1.10 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to June, September to November
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Description

Tsuga canadensis 'Popeleski' is a dwarf form of the Eastern Hemlock, with slow growth, presenting a compact and well-branched habit that evolves over the years. It first forms a rounded and spreading crown, with a somewhat flattened appearance, then reaches towards the sky, becoming more conical and asymmetrical over time. Its irregular, congested vegetation is composed of branches that are initially horizontal and then ascending. The densely covered twigs with short needles are a shiny dark green. It is perfect in rock gardens, in pots on the terrace, or as a solitary specimen in a small garden. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade, in a moist but well-drained soil. This plant is sensitive to drought and wind. It does not require any pruning.

 

 

Tsuga canadensis, also known as Eastern Hemlock, is an evergreen conifer of the pinaceae family, native to Eastern Canada, where it often grows in mixed forests and maple groves, always in the shade. This species slowly reaches a height of 30 m (98ft), with a diameter of 1 m (3ft), and can live for 600 years. It is a very hardy conifer that prefers fertile and moist soils, and cannot tolerate drought or direct sunlight. Its roots are shallow and spreading widely.

The 'Popeleski' variety, derived from this species, stands out for its very small size, its stocky and compact habit, conical shape, wide and irregular at maturity, and its densely packed vegetation. Its growth is slow (8 to 15 cm (3 to 6in) per year); a 20-year-old specimen will reach approximately 1.80 m (6ft) in height with a 1.10 m (4ft) spread. It then continues to grow even more slowly. Its branches bear twigs that appear covered with clusters of tightly packed, flat and short needles, finely dentate, vibrant dark green on top, with two lighter bands on the underside. They are arranged in 2 rows on slightly spiralled twigs. In spring, the foliage comes alive with small light green buds, which further enhance the appeal of this variety. The brown bark peels off in scales from a young age.

 

Tsuga canadensis 'Popeleski', with its naturally very compact habit and its contorted silhouette dressed in a beautiful bright green robe, is suitable for all gardens, even the smallest ones, in the sun or in shaded and moist areas unloved by other plants. In small spaces, it will stand out as a standalone speciment, and will elegantly animate a rock garden or a flower bed, in the company of other dwarf conifers such as Juniperus squamata Blue Star or Picea glauca Echiniformis. It can also adorn the banks of a natural pond or a water feature, providing the coolness it seeks, in a non-scorching location. It performs very well in pots, which allows it to be used on a terrace or a balcony. The true graphic qualities of conifers naturally assert themselves in the design of contemporary gardens, which favours the aesthetics of shapes, silhouettes, and textures over the dance of blooms. These plants, with their reassuring permanence, structurally define a flower bed, mark the paths, and border the terrace, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood or holly. The key is to play with volumes and colours.

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Tsuga canadensis Popeleski - Eastern Hemlock (Foliage) Foliage
Tsuga canadensis Popeleski - Eastern Hemlock (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.80 m
Spread at maturity 1.10 m
Habit Flat
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Tsuga

Species

canadensis

Cultivar

Popeleski

Family

Pinaceae

Other common names

Eastern Hemlock, Canadian Hemlock, Eastern hemlock-spruce

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7770021

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Planting and care

Tsuga canadensis 'Popeleski' can be planted from September to November or from February to June in ordinary, fertile soil, retaining moisture but well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic (pH range from 5 to 7). It prefers humus-rich or loamy-clayey, moist, acidic soils. Choose a sunny or partially shaded location sheltered from strong winds that could uproot it. Soak the root ball well before planting. Add organic amendment at planting and water generously for the first three years, and especially during prolonged drought. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and weed the soil in summer. This very hardy conifer (down to at least -20 °C (1°F)) is sensitive to scorching sun and dry, poor soils. Its naturally compact habit means it does not require pruning.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to June, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth, Pond edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Free-standing, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-rich, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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