Description
Tsuga canadensis 'Jeddeloh' shrub 20-30 cm C2 | Jeddeloh Canadian hemlock
The Jeddeloh Canadian hemlock shrub is a compact evergreen for a shaded or partially shaded position in a UK garden. Its botanical name is Tsuga canadensis 'Jeddeloh', and this product is supplied as a shrub. It has a rounded, spreading habit, with dark green evergreen foliage and a mature height of about 80 cm. This gives it a defined outline while keeping it at a smaller scale than a tree. The foliage provides year-round colour, while the shrub’s form can suit a garden space where a compact evergreen is wanted. Jeddeloh hemlock is a slow-growing coniferous shrub, rather than a tree or hedge plant. It can be grown in a container, as well as used in a border or rock garden. Choose a position where the soil can remain lightly moist, as this plant is sensitive to drought. It prefers humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and shade or partial shade. These growing preferences are important when deciding whether it suits a particular part of the garden. The Jeddeloh cultivar belongs to the tsuga genus.
Key features of Jeddeloh Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Jeddeloh')
- This compact, rounded and spreading shrub reaches about 80 cm tall at maturity. It grows slowly and keeps an evergreen outline, with dark green foliage. Its spreading form gives it presence without requiring the scale of a tree.
- Plant it in shade or partial shade, in humus-rich soil that is slightly acidic and well drained. The soil should remain lightly moist. The shrub is sensitive to drought, so a position that is prone to drying is not a suitable choice.
- Its flowers are inconspicuous and appear in April and May. The dark green foliage remains evergreen through the year. For more options with a similar light preference, browse shade conifers.
Uses of the Jeddeloh Canadian hemlock shrub in the garden
- Use this compact shrub as a specimen, or place it in a rock garden or border. Its rounded, spreading outline makes it a distinct feature at a smaller scale. It can also be grown in a container, as stated for this shrub.
- The plant is hardy to approximately -29 to -34°C and has a supplied hardiness rating of USDA zone 4. This gives a clear guide to its stated cold hardiness. The rating does not change its preference for soil that stays lightly moist and is well drained.
- Its dark green evergreen foliage and compact, spreading shape provide year-round interest. The shrub can offer an evergreen accent in a shaded or partially shaded garden space, whether used in a border, rock garden, container or as a specimen.
When choosing a position, consider both the shade preference and the need for humus-rich, slightly acidic soil that does not dry out. In the right setting, the Jeddeloh Canadian hemlock shrub offers evergreen structure in a compact form.
