Tsuga canadensis Bennett
Bennetts Weeping Hemlock
Bennett Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis ‘Bennett’) forms a low, broad shrub with a softly layered appearance. Branches spread horizontally or arch slightly, carrying foliage that can become especially dark green in a shaded position.
Its dwarf framework is useful beneath a more open canopy or beside stones, where the sideways growth can be appreciated. Allow plenty of width so the natural layering does not need to be crowded or clipped away.
Grow in sun or partial shade. Choose soil that drains freely and water during establishment.
Size (about 10 years)
• Height: 2 ft
• Width: 4 ft
Plants can continue growing beyond these ten-year estimates.
Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 3
Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant
• Rock Garden
• Woodland Gardens
- Plant type
- Conifer, Dwarf Conifer
- Height
- 5'
- Width
- 6'
- Hardiness zones
- 3–8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Bloom time
- Does not flower
- Flower color
- None
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Soil
- Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Rock Garden, Specimen, Woodland Gardens
- Shape
- Arching, Horizontal Branching, Low Spreading
- Fruit
- No
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
- 10-year height
- 2 ft
- 10-year width
- 4 ft
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