Genus guide
Tsuga — 11 species
Part of the Conifers family (Pinophyta)
All Tsuga species we cover
- Carolina Hemlock
- Chinese Hemlock
- Cole's Prostrate Hemlock
- Eastern Hemlock
- Jeddeloh Hemlock
- Mountain Hemlock
- Northern Japanese Hemlock
- Southern Japanese Hemlock
- Weeping Eastern Hemlock
- Weeping Eastern Hemlock
- Western Hemlock
Tsuga — frequently asked questions
Are Tsuga plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Tsuga are pet-safe. Of the 11 Tsuga species we cover, 10 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 1 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do Tsuga plants need?
Most Tsuga do best in medium indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Tsuga easy to care for?
Many Tsuga are beginner-friendly — they tolerate lower light and forgiving watering. Water to how fast the pot actually dries rather than a fixed calendar and most will thrive.
How many Tsuga varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 11 Tsuga species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Tsuga, the rest follow closely.
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