Canadian hemlock

For Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Abbott's Pygmy'), water should be applied deeply once per week during the growing season ( spring and summer). It's best to soak the soil thoroughly and allow it to dry down before the next watering. During the winter months, watering should be reduced to every other week unless there is persistent snow or rainfall, in which case, additional watering may not be necessary.

Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Abbott's Pygmy') is a shade-tolerant evergreen coniferous tree that does best when planted in partial to full shade, particularly in moist, acidic soils, and can tolerate bright dappled light. Since they thrive in cool, shady areas, they can withstand higher amounts of shade than other trees. When it comes to the ideal amount of sunlight Canadian hemlock requires, it needs filtered or indirect sunlight for best results. This species of tree does not do well with direct exposure to full sunlight – if grown in direct sunlight, the tree's foliage can become scorched or burned. An ideal ambiance for this species of tree would be a spot that receives morning sun, and shade in the afternoon. It should receive between 3 to 5 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Abbott's Pygmy') should be pruned in early spring, before the buds break. Pruning should be done in moderation - no more than 1 third of the branches should be removed during 1 pruning session. Remove any branches that are crossing or growing too close together. Prune away any that are dead or diseased, but do not remove too much from 1 area, as this can unbalance the shape of the tree. Prune any damaged or misshapen branches to improve its growth and shape.