Overwintering guide
How to overwinter weeping eastern hemlock
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills weeping eastern hemlock in winter
Cutting weeping eastern hemlock hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More weeping eastern hemlock care
- Overwintering eastern hemlock — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Overwintering weeping eastern hemlock — our other guide for the same plant
- Full weeping eastern hemlock care guide
- Weeping Eastern Hemlock temperature range
- How often to water weeping eastern hemlock
- How to prune weeping eastern hemlock
- Common weeping eastern hemlock problems & fixes
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Overwintering weeping eastern hemlock — FAQ
Does weeping eastern hemlock need to come indoors for winter?
Weeping Eastern Hemlock is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Weeping Eastern Hemlock is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move weeping eastern hemlock for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water weeping eastern hemlock in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills weeping eastern hemlock over winter?
Cutting weeping eastern hemlock hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.