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Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contorted'

Also Known As

  • Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contort'

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contorted' plant details

Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contorted' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contorted'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, contorted, dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contorted'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This slow-growing gem produces a profusion of twisted, curlicued branch tips and tiny needles to form a mounded shrublet for accent or bonsai. PSh/M

Gardening facts about Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contorted' plant

How to Grow Tsuga canadensis 'Horsford Contorted'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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