Canadian Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
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Watering
Begin regular watering as buds swell. Don’t allow roots to dry.
Fertilization
Start weak acid-based feeding as new growth emerges.
Repotting
Primary repotting time, before candles extend.
Pruning
Remove downward/inward growth before push. Avoid hard cuts.
Wiring
Wire primary and secondary branches before they stiffen.
Pests Disease
Watch for woolly adelgid; treat early.
Winter Protection
Begin transitioning out of cold frame.
Wound Management
Use cut paste on large wounds only.
Deadwood Carving
Initial jins can be done on dead twigs.
Development
Early styling and shaping begin here.