Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Tsuga

Species:

Tsuga caroliniana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Native Range

United States: Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers cool, moist mountain environments

Germination Information