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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seedlings need shade for their first year 

Native to: China
Native
Introduced

Tsuga chinensis

Chinese Hemlock

  • Tsuga chinensis

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Min. hardiness zone:
5

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seedlings need shade for their first year 

Native to: China
Native
Introduced
Discover the beauty of Tsuga chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Hemlock, an exquisite coniferous tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. This tree stands as an elegant alternative to the native eastern hemlock, boasting remarkable resistance to the hemlock woolly adelgid, a pest that has wreaked havoc on hemlock populations across the U.S. Adorned with ascending branches and gracefully drooping branchlets, Chinese Hemlock is highlighted by small, decorative cones each fall, making it an ideal choice for pest-afflicted areas. Its foliage, a lovely shade of pale olive-green, features spiral, linear leaves with distinctive white stomatic bands on the underside, adding unique texture and visual interest to any landscape.

Not only is Tsuga chinensis a striking ornamental addition, but its timber offers practical uses in construction and furniture making. Rich in tannins, its bark is used as a dye, while its various parts provide aromatic oils celebrated for their delightful scent. Thriving in high-altitude mixed forests across its native range, Chinese Hemlock thrives in mixed broadleaf forests in mountains, adapting effortlessly across diverse terrains and climates. Transform your landscape with the resilience and grace of Chinese Hemlock.

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