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Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch is a very attractive and fairly easy to care for ornamental plant. The variety is undemanding to conditions, and the garden, if it contains Canadian hemlock, takes on a very sophisticated look.
Description of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloh
Hemlock cultivar Jeddeloch is a miniature evergreen shrub widely distributed throughout 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 cascading and dense, with thin hanging shoots and rays extending from the trunk. The branches of a hemlock called tsugacanadensis Jeddeloh form a kind of “cap” with a funnel-shaped depression in the center. The photo of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch shows that the needles of the bush are light green and soft, the bark has a gray-violet tint.The width of the Canadian hemlock can spread up to 50 cm.
Shade tolerance and winter hardiness of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch
Canadian hemlock variety Jeddeloh belongs to the category of shade-loving plants; in damp areas away from direct sunlight, the shrub feels great and develops very well. It is undesirable to plant hemlock in sunny places, as this interferes with its development and reduces its decorative value.
Canadian hemlock is a plant with a high level of frost resistance. Young shrubs may freeze slightly in particularly cold winters, but adult hemlocks can easily tolerate frosts down to -35°C and are even suitable for growing in northern regions.
The use of Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch in landscape design
Gardeners value Jeddeloch for its high decorative qualities; the shrub decorates the site not only in summer, but in the cold season. Most often, Canadian hemlock is planted as part of group compositions, but it also looks good when planted alone. Jeddeloch is used to form borders and hedges; the shrub looks good in alpine hills and as part of decorative flower beds, and can decorate the banks of reservoirs.
You can combine Canadian hemlock, or tsugacanadensis Jeddeloh, with both coniferous and deciduous shrubs and trees. Sometimes neighbors are selected for the plant that are 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 color.
Planting and caring for Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch
Growing an ornamental plant is not particularly difficult. But first, you should read the description, reviews and care of the Canadian hemlock Jeddeloch.
Recommended timing
It is recommended to plant tsugacanadensis Jeddeloh, or simply hemlock, in the spring - from late April to mid-May, when the soil is warmed 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 in the shade; in bright sunlight, Jeddeloch grows worse, and the needles of the bush get burned. The soil on the site should be acidic and well-drained, moist, but without stagnant water. If there is groundwater nearby, then it is extremely important to arrange good drainage under the roots of the bush.
Landing algorithm
On a site in open ground, Jeddeloh is planted according to a very simple algorithm:
- First of all, you need to dig a planting hole at least 70 cm in depth, and in diameter 2 times the size of the seedling.
- At the bottom of the hole you need to pour coarse sand in a layer of about 15 cm; this will create good drainage for Canadian hemlock, which is especially important if the soil in the area is very wet and dries out slowly.
- An earth mixture consisting of sand, leaf soil and turf soil, taken in a 2:1:2 ratio, is poured over the drainage layer. You can also mix garden soil with compost in equal proportions; this soil is also suitable for shrubs.
- A seedling is lowered into a half-filled hole along with an old lump of earth, and then sprinkled with the remaining soil to the surface of the soil, making sure that the root collar remains open.
- Jeddeloch is watered abundantly, and then mulched near the trunk with large wood chips, bark or gravel; in this case, the moisture will evaporate more slowly.
How to properly care
Caring for Canadian hemlock is not particularly difficult. It is important to remember a few rules:
- Canadian hemlock variety tsuga Jeddeloh needs to be watered 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 sunlight does not leave burns on the needles.
- It is enough to feed the shrub once a year in spring or autumn - 200 g of compost are diluted in 10 liters of water and Jeddeloh is watered with a nutrient mixture. You can also dilute potassium or phosphorus in water, but the plant does not need nitrogen. Jeddeloch, in principle, does not need to be fed constantly.
- Canadian hemlock is pruned 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 Jeddeloch hemlock. It is recommended to carry out annual sanitary pruning only, cut off dry and diseased branches, and also remove shoots creeping along the ground.
Since Jeddeloch has 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 Jeddeloh claim that it 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 the young shoots of the shrub 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 out the soil. It is very important to initially select the right site for Jeddeloch and organize good drainage.
Sometimes Canadian hemlock suffers from rust, in which case rusty growths appear on its needles, after which the bush begins to dry out and wither. Rust is fought with fungicides, and severely affected parts of the plant are removed.
Among the insects that are dangerous for Canadian hemlock are spider mites, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids. If insect larvae appear on the needles of a plant, it is necessary to treat the evergreen shrub with insecticidal agents, for example, Karbofos, Aktara and other substances.
Conclusion
Hemlock Canadian Jeddeloch is an ornamental coniferous plant suitable for growing in regions with cold winters and little sun. The shrub looks beautiful when planted alone or in groups and requires minimal care from the gardener.
