Canadian Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
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Watering
Daily watering required, sometimes twice in hot spells.
Fertilization
Continue balanced feeding. Avoid overfeeding.
Pruning
Pinch extending shoots to maintain shape.
Bud Shoot Management
Control apical dominance by tip pinching.
Pests Disease
Spider mites and adelgids active. Use horticultural oil with care.
Summer Protection
Filtered light or shade cloth essential in midafternoon.
Propagation
Take cuttings early in this phase.
Development
Push for fine foliage pads and backbudding.