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Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit'

Also Known As

Kometsuga
Loowit Dwarf Japanese Hemlock

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit' plant details

Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

T. DIVERSIFOLIA ‘LOOWIT’ - is a low growing hemlock . Seems to be wider than tall. These plants are 3-4 years old and are 4”x 6”. Very cute little hemlock.

By: Gossler Farms

Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit' Dwarf Northern Japanese Hemlock - In Japan called Kometsuga (米栂) . Small, blunt needles look like green grains of rice interspersed with tiny brown buds. Diminutive branches crowded with branchlets form a tight, congested bun. This dwarf hemlock was selected from seed collected in the high alpine region of Fukushima Japan. It was given the Native American name for Mt. St. Helens. Famous volcano just east of Kigi Nursery.

By: Kigi Nursery

This is a choice dwarf version of the Japanese Hemlock. We love the typical tree species anyway but this little cutie has us wrapped around its little branchlet. Growing just 2"-4" per year, this will make a small mound in time and is well suited for the rock garden though not tolerant of dry.