Shrubs

Tsuga canadensis 'Gentsch White'

Gentsch White Canadian hemlock

Gentsch White Canadian hemlock. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Creamy white branch tips brighten a rounded evergreen mound, with the variegation especially noticeable in fall and winter. Its fine needles add delicate texture to shaded conifer beds. Protect pale new growth from hot sun and do not let the roots dry out.

At a glance

Sun: Part shade to shade
Size at stated age: 4.5 ft. at 10 years tall × 4.5 ft. at 10 years wide
Water: Consistently moist, somewhat acidic, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 4 cold hardiness (grower rating)

Sizes & prices

#7White tipping Canadian Hemlock$149.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Not tolerant; protect from prolonged heat and dryness.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a species native to eastern North America. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Annual light shearing encourages colorful new growth and a compact outline.
Pest watch: Check foliage for hemlock woolly adelgid.

Sources & photo credits

American Conifer Society

NC State Extension

horticulture.mgcafe.uky.edu

Iseli Nursery

Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Gentsch White Canadian hemlock. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.