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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Hemlock - Western/Eastern (Tsuga heterophylla/canadensi.

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Hemlock - Western/Eastern (Tsuga heterophylla/canadensi Hemlock - Western/Eastern (Tsuga heterophylla/canadensi  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Evergreen conifer. Western/Eastern varieties distinguished by pyramid versus "bushy" shape with drooping branches being more evident on the Western variety. Both bear soft, short, needle-like leaves which darken with age. STYLE : Suitable for most styles, except broom, and from small to extra large.  WARNING : None - unless someone knows better! Care Info REPOT : Every 2-3 years up to age of 10, then every 3-4 years, in mid to late spring. SOIL : Free draining soil : 30:70 grit:organic. PRUNE : Summer pruning. PINCH : Pinch back new shoots before they harden, leaving only a few needles. WATER : Water well in growing season, sparingly in winter. Benefits from foliar spraying with water. FEED : Two weekly balanced feed during growing season, low nitrogen in autumn.

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