Tsuga mertensiana 'Elizabeth'

Also Known As

Elizabeth Mountain Hemlock

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Tsuga mertensiana 'Elizabeth' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tsuga mertensiana 'Elizabeth'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: alpine, dense, dwarf, prostrate, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga mertensiana 'Elizabeth'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This prostrate-growing mountain hemlock has a wonderful blue-green foliage. Short needles on long, thin branches make the new growth stand out from the dense, fluffy texture of the older foliage.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Dense spreading form with bright blue needles. NW Native, found on Mt Rainier. hardy to zone 5

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This is an interesting variety that is twice as wide as it is tall with a nice blue-gray color. It was initially collected on Mt. Rainier in Washington state by Elsie Frye in about 1940.