Tsuga canadensis 'New Gold'

Also Known As

New Gold Canadian Hemlock

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Tsuga canadensis 'New Gold' plant details

Tsuga canadensis 'New Gold' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tsuga canadensis 'New Gold'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga canadensis 'New Gold'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bright-gold young growth of this new cultivar sparkles against a background of last-year?s deep-green needles; a vigorous, upright tree?a lovely green most of the year, a stand-out in spring. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Gold new growth emerges against dark-green foliage making this tree shine in the spring. Similar growth to the species. Can be sheared to make it thicker and more colorful in the spring.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Large, graceful, pyramidal evergreen with bright yellow new growth in the spring that contrasts beautifully with the dark green of the mature foliage. Yellow growth will keep its color into the summer. Will not tolerate wind, heat or drought. Can be grown in full sun if provided adequate moisture in well drained soil and protected from the wind. This will be an eye-catching accent in any yard. Growth Rate medium