Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'

Also Known As

Moon Frost Canadian Hemlock

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

4a-8b

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Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' plant details

Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular 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 'Moon Frost'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: compact, dwarf, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost' - A dwarf white variety of Canadian Hemlock. Bright, white, new growth with older, inner foliage that retains a light tone combine to give this plant a distinctly white appearance. In winter, foliage of the seedling, developed by Ed Wood, takes on a blush of pink. A compact globe when young, 'Moon Frost' broadens and increases its growth rate with age, but remains a reliably small, dwarf plant.

By: Kigi Nursery

This is a fairly uncommon dwarf hemlock that is slow growing reaching 3' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. The new growth on this variety is white and is very striking.? Older growth maintains lighter color, giving the plant a great light appearance.? One of my absolute favorite conifers.