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Tsuga canadensis ‘Little Joe’

Tsuga canadensis 'Little Joe' is a miniature selection of Canadian hemlock that grows in the form of a tight, congested bun, with very tiny dark-green needles. Although purported to be a very tough little plant, it should be planted somewhere that the hot afternoon sun does not reach it. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 6 to 8 inches (15 - 20 cm) tall and 10 to 12 inches (20 - 25 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of less than 1 inch (2.5 cm).

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the early 1980s by Joe Cesarini of Long Island, New York; who (obviously) named the plant for himself.




Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Cushion or Bun Shaped
GROWTH SIZE:Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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