How to Add Exoticism to Your Landscape: Consider Planting Hemlock in Your Garden

14.11.2023 08:14

Many summer residents want to plant an exotic tree on their plot, from which they won’t have to blow dust.

But usually exotic trees require a lot of time and effort to care for and constantly protect them from bad weather.

Therefore, summer residents are looking for options that can survive the winter and feel good in the summer.

Let's see what tree is recommended by the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

Why is it worth planting Canadian hemlock on your property?

This evergreen tree came to Belarus from North America – it is relatively common in some countries with cold winters.

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This is an evergreen coniferous tree that should be planted in slightly acidic soil. The planting site should not become waterlogged.

Hemlock is a shade-tolerant and moderately frost-resistant tree with a superficial root system.

It tolerates pruning well and has many garden forms.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti