Tsuga canadensis 'Bacon Cristate'

Also Known As

Bacon Cristate Dwarf Canadian Hemlock

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Tsuga canadensis 'Bacon Cristate' plant details

Tsuga canadensis 'Bacon Cristate' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tsuga canadensis 'Bacon Cristate'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga canadensis 'Bacon Cristate'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark green needles are flared at the ends giving the plant a congested look. This outstanding miniature grows only 1-2 inches per year. Found by Ralph Bacon in 1925.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Tsuga canadensis 'Bacon Cristate' - A miniature form of Canadian Hemlock. Very small cristate needles on stems that grow 1/2 inch a year. The plantis an irregular conical upright. Found by Ralph Bacon near Newton, NJ in 1925. First introduced by Watnong Nursery in Morris Plains, NJ.