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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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