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Tsuga diversifolia

Also Known As

Northern Japanese Hemlock
Rice Tree

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-50'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Tsuga diversifolia plant details

Tsuga diversifolia is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with mostly 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 diversifolia

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 50 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga diversifolia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The lacy foliage of this slow-growing conifer is a deep, lustrous, dark-green above with and indentation at the tip and two white bands on the underside. This lovely, shade-tolerant, ornamental becomes a 30-40' tree (90' in the wild) and is often multi-stemmed. Mature specimens feature coper-brown bark with some fissuring and small dark-brown seed cones. A delightful tree for the shade garden! S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Zones: 4-9 Rare dwarf hemlock from the high alpine areas of Japan. Slow growing to 12-18 inches at 10 years, taller with age. Short dark green needles with white underside suggest rice. Sorry, nothing to eat here as the rice effect is visual only. We like to keep it as a mini dome shaped tree. Others trim to upright conical shape as it takes well to trimming or let grow naturally in free form. Takes more sun and heat than other hemlocks but best to protect from direct overhead sun in hot summer climates. Perfect for small landscapes, rock gardens larger troughs. Full sun in cool summer areas to part shade. Keep soil moist but well drained. Common names: Japanese Rice Tree, Northern Japanese Hemlock.