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Tree · Pinaceae family
Tsuga canadensis
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in part shade to shade, in average to moist soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 26 ft 3 in apart.
Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
container plant: March–April, September–October; root-balled: March–April, September–October
May–June
Feeding
up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Needles are faded, grayish to rusty brown, and laced with fine webbing.
Needles are faded, grayish to rusty brown, and laced with fine webbing.
In very wet places a brown, oozing canker can form at the base of the trunk; it is linked to waterlogging and no causal agent is known.
In very wet places a brown, oozing canker can form at the base of the trunk; it is linked to waterlogging and no causal agent is known.
Frequently asked
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
At maturity 26 ft 3 in–39.4 ft wide and 49.2 ft–82 ft tall; recommended spacing 26 ft 3 in.
Water the tree sufficiently; wash mites off the leaves/needles with a strong jet of water. Spare predatory mites and other natural enemies; do not use broad-spectrum insecticides.
Plant only in well-drained spots and do not overwater (this prevents the disorder).
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