Eastern Hemlock (Canadensis)

The Eastern Hemlock (Canadensis) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Eastern Hemlock (Canadensis) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Eastern Hemlock (Canadensis) will reach up to 105 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 22 feet.

The Eastern Hemlock (Canadensis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.