Sargent's weeping hemlock

The right plant, the right place

Make room for something good.

In a shaded conifer bed or woodland garden, this hemlock can form a broad evergreen mound. Training changes the outline, producing a taller specimen with weeping branches.

Where to plant

Check the individual plant's shape before choosing its position. Common forms spread 8–10 feet, and training can greatly change height, so allow room for the trailing branches.

Through the seasons

Fine dark green needles remain year-round, with pale bands underneath. Small tan cones may appear on older plants.

Southwest Washington gardens

Give it a good start.

Summer drought and drying wind are important concerns in Northwest gardens. Partial shade provides protection, but soil can still dry beneath taller trees and needs checking.

Soil, drainage & water

Use moderately moist, well-drained soil, preferably with some acidity. Mulch the roots and water regularly during prolonged dry spells, especially while the plant establishes.

A little care goes a long way

Growing well, season after season.

Guide the shape deliberately if training is needed and keep pruning selective. Check how trailing branches are developing, and continue watering in dry periods rather than assuming shade provides enough moisture.

Know what to look for

Common growing concerns.

Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.