Conifer Database - Smith

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Tsuga canadensis ‘Smith’

Tsuga canadensis 'Smith' is an irregular globose to conical selection of Canadian hemlock with stubby, clumping branching and short, dark-green needles that have a hint of blue. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 inches (30 cm) tall and wide, an annual growth rate of around 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Smith Canadian hemlock, despite being a very attractive and desirable cultivar, is unfortunately of unknown origin.




Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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