Tsuga canadensis “pendula,” with the common name sargent’s weeping hemlock, looks good at all ages.
When young, it has a charming mounding habit, as its branches reach outward and droop elegantly at their tips. With age it takes on a decidedly animated character, with increasing wingspan and variation in texture.
The trick to this evergreen conifer is to give it plenty space in which to develop its characteristic and pleasing mature habit. It looks good in a mixed border with other shrubs or hanging over a stone wall. The fine texture of its small needles complement shrubs with larger leaves.
Since it thrives in part shade, it works well with rhododendrons, viburnums, hybrid mahonias, witch alders, witchhazels and camellias.
Size at maturity: 15 feet tall by 30 feet wide
Where: Full sun to dappled shade
Water: Regular watering
— Richie Steffen, Great Plant Picks
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