Product Description:
Mountain Hemlock Tree Seeds - Grow Your Own Hemlock Tree
Bring the beauty of the mountains to your garden with Mountain Hemlock Tree Seeds. Native to the high elevations of North America, this elegant evergreen features soft, bluish-green needles and a naturally pyramidal form that adds year-round charm to any landscape.
Perfect for ornamental planting, reforestation, or creating natural privacy screens, the Mountain Hemlock is slow-growing, hardy, and long-lived. Its resilience to cold weather and ability to thrive in rocky, well-drained soils make it an exceptional choice for both home gardeners and landscape designers.
Key Features:
• Grows into a tall, graceful evergreen tree
• Non-GMO, high-quality conifer seeds
• Cold-hardy and ideal for mountain or temperate climates
• Excellent for ornamental gardens, reforestation, or privacy planting
• Dense, bluish-green foliage with a natural pyramidal shape
• Low-maintenance and long-living tree species
• Resistant to most common pests and diseases
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Mountain Hemlock
• Botanical Name: Tsuga mertensiana
• Variety: Standard
• Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Tree
• Foliage Color: Bluish-Green
• Growth Habit: Pyramidal
• Blooming Season: Non-flowering; produces cones
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
• Germination Time: 30–45 days (requires cold stratification)
• Temperature Range: 10–20°C (50–68°F) for germination
• Planting Depth: ¼ inch deep
• Spacing: 10–15 feet apart
• Plant Height: 30–70 feet (mature trees may reach 100 feet)
• Maintenance Level: Low
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–7
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Suitable For: Cold climates, high-altitude regions, ornamental landscapes, and forest gardens
Planting Guide:
• Stratify seeds by refrigerating them in moist sand for 60–90 days before planting.
• Sow seeds in well-draining, slightly acidic soil in early spring.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy during germination.
• Provide full to partial sunlight.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors once strong and healthy.
• Water young trees regularly; reduce frequency once established.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots.