Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta'

Also Known As

Minuta Canadian Hemlock

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 8"
W: 8"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta' plant details

Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture 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 'Minuta'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zones:4-8. Micro-mini evergreen. One of the smallest hemlocks. These selections are similar to the photo but vary in shape. All are 12-15 years old with tiny dark green congested growth. Rare and difficult to propagate. Very slow growth. Outstanding connoisseur’s plant for the smallest Shohin Bonsai or Saikei. LiveScale©Choice-Miniature. Shipping size: 3-4 inches shipped in black nursery container.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

MINIATURE. Of the many forms of Canadian hemlock, this is one of the cutest. It grows very slowly with interesting angular needles and contrasting brown growth buds. Its growth rate is barely an inch a year, so you know it is minute. It grows wider than tall. How big will it get? Well multiply an inch by 200 years and you know how big it will be at that age, but will you be around to see it then? This is a must plant for the small garden. Personally, I'm going to put several in my rock garden. I bought these cute plants to sell, not to plant in my garden, but, oh, I want to keep at least one!