Canadian Hemlock

Planting Zones: 3-8
Plant Type: Evergreen
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Can tolerate some shade
Height at Maturity: 80' - 120'
Growth Rate: 8"-14"

The Eastern Hemlock can tolerate some shade and is very long lived, with the oldest recorded specimen being at least 554 years old. The tree generally reaches heights of about 100 feet, but exceptional trees have been recorded up to 173 feet.