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    Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Bumps Blue Mountain Hemlock
    • Hemlock

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 5'-30'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue' plant details

    Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 30 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The mountain hemlock is our most beautiful native conifer. This high elevation (6,000 ft.?) conifer is amazingly windswept. Dr. Bump (Forest Grove, OR) discovered this blue needled form. Very limited numbers available.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Alpine-looking conifer with bright blue needles. NW Native, found on Mt Hood. hardy to zone 5

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue' plant

    How to Grow Tsuga mertensiana 'Bump's Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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 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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    Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett'

    aka Bennett Candian Hemlock

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett' form by Fantastic Plants
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