Tsuga canadensis 'Rugg's Washington Dwarf'

Also Known As

Rugg's Washington Dwarf Canadian Hemlock

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Tsuga canadensis 'Rugg's Washington Dwarf' plant details

Tsuga canadensis 'Rugg's Washington Dwarf' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun 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 'Rugg's Washington Dwarf'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga canadensis 'Rugg's Washington Dwarf'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

DWARF. A slow growing form with an irregular, many branched and chunky shape. It steadily builds itself up in height in an attractive but haphazard manner, with cinnamon tipped new growth. This extremely slow grower, adding less than 1" a year, achieves a height of 30" in ten years. Previously known as 'Nana'.