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    Tsuga heterophylla 'Avalanche'

    Also Known As

    • Avalanche Western Hemlock

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Tsuga heterophylla 'Avalanche' plant details

    Tsuga heterophylla 'Avalanche' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. 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 heterophylla 'Avalanche'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 8 FT tall
    Uses: cascading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga heterophylla 'Avalanche'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Upright with a narrow form and gracefully cascading branches, bright green needles, hardy to zone 5

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Tsuga heterophylla 'Avalanche' plant

    How to Grow Tsuga heterophylla 'Avalanche'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Tsuga mertensiana

    aka Alpine Hemlock, Black Hemlock, Hemlock Spruce, Mountain Hemlock

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Tsuga mertensiana form by Thompson's Nursery
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    Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue'

    aka Bumps Blue Mountain Hemlock, Hemlock

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-30'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue' by plant lust
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    Tsuga canadensis [Pendula Group]

    aka Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula', Tsuga canadensis 'Sargentii', Pendula Canadian Hemlock, Sargent's Weeping Hemlock

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-15'

    Width: 8'-30'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Tsuga canadensis [Pendula Group] form by Jeffrey O. Gustafson
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    Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit'

    aka Kometsuga, Loowit Dwarf Japanese Hemlock

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit' foliage by nordique
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    Tsuga canadensis

    aka Canadian Hemlock, Eastern Hemlock

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-7b

    Size

    Height: 25'-70'

    Width: 12'-35'

    • sun - shade
    • low
    Photo of Tsuga canadensis foliage by Plant Image Library
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