Thorsen western hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla 'Thorsen'
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall1 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
Garden uses
Notes
'Thorsen' western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla 'Thorsen') is an evergreen tree for specimen planting and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet soil. It grows at a moderate rate and has a broad habit. Plants stay low, at 3 to 6 inches tall, and spread 12 to 60 inches wide.
Pairs well with Siebold's hosta, Salal, and Bigleaf hydrangea.