Shrubs
Tsuga diversifolia
Northern Japanese hemlock
Short glossy green needles have contrasting pale bands underneath, giving the branches a fine texture. Young trees are narrow and dense, becoming more open and rounded with age. Despite its nursery department, this species ultimately becomes a tree rather than a small shrub.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to shade
- Mature size
- Up to 80 ft. with age tall
- Water
- Moderate; moist, well-drained soil. Water during prolonged dry spells, especially when young.
- Hardiness
- Hardy to USDA zone 5; sometimes zone 4
Sizes & prices
- #15Canadian Hemlock$74.99
- #20Canadian HemlockCall for price
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Best left mostly unpruned; remove dead or damaged growth and preserve the natural shape.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Sten Porse · CC BY-SA 3.0
Image notes: Northern Japanese hemlock. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.