How Do You Identify And Care For An Abbotts Weeping Canadian Hemlock?
The Abbott’s Weeping Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a low maintenance evergreen tree. It “weeps” and has an irregular growth habit. The cultivar is Abbott’s Weeping and it is from the pinaceae family. It thrives in zones 4 to 8, and the AHS heat zone has not been defined for this tree. It likes a sand and clay mixture of mostly sand with a pH of 5 to7. It tends to have shallow roots. Identify the Abbott’s Weeping Canadian Hemlock by its cone shape and dark green foliage. The foliage weeps (hangs down like a weeping willow). This tree can grow up to 40 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It does not produce flowers, therefore does not have a blooming season. Plant the Abbott’s Weeping Canadian Hemlock in an area where there is sun to full sun (sun is up to six hours of sun per day; full sun is over six hours of sun per day). Create a water ring around the circumference of the planting hole. This will help direct the water to the outside edges, which encourages root growth. Keep this Hem
