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Hemlock Canadian Jeddeloh is a very attractive and fairly easy-to-care ornamental plant. The variety is undemanding to conditions, and the garden, if there is a Canadian hemlock in it, takes on a very refined look.
Description of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloh
The Jeddeloch hemlock is a miniature evergreen shrub that is widespread in North America and Canada. The maximum height of the shrub is 5 m, but Jeddeloch grows very slowly, only 5 cm per year. Thus, by the age of 10, the plant usually does not exceed 1.5 m in height.
The crown of the plant is of a cascade type and dense, with thin hanging shoots and rays extending from the trunk. The branches of the hemlock called tsugacanadensis Jeddeloh form a kind of “cap” with a funnel-shaped depression in the center. In the photo of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch, it can be seen that the needles of the bush are light green and soft, the bark has a gray-purple tint. In width, the Canadian hemlock can spread 50 cm.
Shade tolerance and winter hardiness of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloh
The Canadian hemlock of the Jeddeloh variety belongs to the category of shade-loving plants; in wet areas away from direct sunlight, the shrub feels great and develops very well. It is undesirable to plant hemlock in sunny places, this interferes with its development and reduces decorativeness.
Canadian hemlock is a plant with a high level of frost resistance. Young shrubs may freeze slightly in especially cold winters, but adult hemlock easily tolerate frosts down to -35 ° C and are even suitable for growing in northern regions.
Application of Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch in landscape design
Gardeners appreciate Jeddeloh for its high decorative qualities; the shrub adorns the site not only in summer, but in the cold season. Most often, the Canadian hemlock is planted as part of group compositions, but it looks good with a single planting. Jeddeloh is used to form curbs and hedges, the shrub looks good in alpine hills and as part of decorative flower beds, it can decorate the banks of reservoirs.
You can combine Canadian hemlock, or tsugacanadensis Jeddeloh, with both conifers and deciduous shrubs and trees. Sometimes neighbors are selected for the plant, similar to Jeddeloch in the shade of the crown, and sometimes a light green shrub is used as an accent for plants with darker foliage.
Planting and caring for the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch
Growing an ornamental plant is not particularly difficult. But first, it's worth familiarizing yourself with the description, reviews and care of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch.
Recommended timing
Planting tsugacanadensis Jeddeloh, or simply hemlock, is recommended in the spring - from late April to mid-May, when the soil is warmed up by the sun's rays. It is also permissible to plant from August to September, while there is still enough time before the cold weather.
Site selection and soil preparation
The site for Canadian hemlock must be selected shaded, in bright sunlight, Jeddeloh grows worse, and the needles of the bush get burns. The soil on the site should be acidic and well-drained, moist, but without stagnant water.If groundwater passes nearby, it is extremely important to arrange good drainage under the roots of the shrub.
Landing algorithm
On a site in open ground, Jeddeloh is planted according to a very simple algorithm:
- First of all, it is necessary to dig a planting hole at least 70 cm deep, and in diameter it is 2 times the size of the seedling.
- At the bottom of the hole, you need to pour coarse sand with a layer of about 15 cm, this will create good drainage for the Canadian hemlock, which is especially important if the soil in the area is highly moist and dries out slowly.
- On top of the drainage layer, an earth mixture is poured, consisting of sand, leafy earth and sod soil, taken in a ratio of 2: 1: 2. You can also mix garden soil with compost in an equal ratio, such a soil for shrubs is also suitable.
- A seedling is lowered into a half-filled hole along with an old clod of earth, and then sprinkled with the remaining soil to the soil surface, making sure that the root collar remains open.
- Jeddeloh is watered abundantly, and then mulch near the trunk with large chips, bark or gravel, in which case the moisture will evaporate more slowly.
How to care for
Caring for a Canadian hemlock is not particularly difficult. It is important to remember a few rules:
- You need to water the Canadian hemlock of the tsuga Jeddeloh variety weekly, 10 liters of water per meter of soil. The plant does not tolerate drought well, so the soil should always be moist. From time to time it is useful to spray the crown of the plant, but this should be done on cloudy days so that the sunlight does not leave burns on the needles.
- It is enough to feed the shrubs once a year in spring or autumn - 200 g of compost are diluted in 10 liters of water and the Jeddeloh is watered with a nutrient mixture. You can also dilute potassium or phosphorus in water, but the plant does not need nitrogen. In principle, Jeddeloch does not need to be fed all the time.
- The Canadian hemlock is cut quite rarely, the plant grows too slowly and does not change its shape for a long time, which is confirmed by the photo and description of the Jeddeloh hemlock. It is recommended to carry out only sanitary mowing annually, cut off dry and diseased branches, and also remove shoots that are creeping along the ground.
Since Jeddeloh has a fairly high frost resistance, no special measures need to be taken on the eve of winter. In October or early November, shortly before frost, the shrub is watered for the last time and the soil is mulched. Immediately before the onset of cold weather, it is recommended to cover the plant with spruce branches or non-woven material from wind and snow.
Pests and diseases
Reviews of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch argue that she is not susceptible to diseases - especially if proper agricultural practices are followed. When grown on waterlogged soil, the plant may suffer from fungal diseases, in which case the tips of young shoots near the bush will begin to dry out, and the needles will turn yellow and begin to crumble. To cure the plant, you need to reduce the amount of watering and dry the soil. It is very important to initially select the right site for Jeddeloh and organize good drainage.
Sometimes the Canadian hemlock suffers from rust, in this case, rusty growths appear on its needles, after which the shrub begins to dry and wither. Rust is fought with fungicides, and severely damaged parts of the plant are removed.
Among insects for the Canadian hemlock are dangerous spider mites, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids. If insect larvae appear on the needles of the plant, it is necessary to treat the evergreen shrub with insecticidal agents, for example, Karbofos, Aktara and other substances.
Conclusion
Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch is an ornamental coniferous plant suitable for growing in regions with cold winters and little sun. The shrub looks beautiful in single and group planting and requires minimal care from the gardener.
