Tsuga canadensis - Eastern hemlock

Fertilize Tsuga canadensis : As the autumnal months arrive, we can mix some organic fertilizer to the soil at the base of the trees; typically fertilization takes place every 2-3 years.

continental : We suggest to cultivate this plant in a shady place, protected by direct sunrays.
These plants can stand the cold, therefore they can be placed in the garden during the whole year; they don’t need protection against the cold.

alpine : We suggest growing the the Tsuga canadensis in a shady place, protected by solar rays.
These plants are grown in the garden, in full ground, because they can stand the cold.

mediterranean : This plant favours shady locations, avoiding its exposure to direct solar rays.
The Tsuga canadensis is grown in the garden, because it can stand the cold.

continental : The Tsuga canadensis doesn’t need too much watering; we advise a weekly action, always keeping in mind to wait for the ground to dry between a watering and another. The regularity of the irrigations should be every 2-3 weeks with 2-3 buckets of water.

alpine : We suggest watering the the Tsuga canadensis only if the soil is completely dry, avoiding surpluses. If the weather is particularly arid, we should water every 3-4 weeks using 1-2 buckets of water.

mediterranean : Water regularly using about 3-4 buckets of water , every time the soil seems dry; during this time of year every 1-2 weeks might be enough, avoiding excesses.

Pests Tsuga canadensis : Before the cold months arrive, a wide range anticryptogamic treatment is advised; the plants which have been struck by black spot disease or other fungal pathologies must be cured in a specific manner, remembering to gather and destroy the leaves affected by diseases.