What is weeping hemlock?

Weeping hemlock is an evergreen shrub that grows tall with languid branches that spread horizontally towards the ground. Despite the shrub's size, the needles that comprise the dark green foliage have a soft and subtle texture, which makes weeping hemlock ideal as a landscaping accent focal point.

Weeping hemlock attains a height of approximately 10 feet and a canopy width of 20 feet when mature. This shrub is an excellent choice if power lines are near. Urban pollution negatively affects this species, but it grows well in sun or shade where the soil is well drained. Weeping hemlocks are native to North America; they grow slowly and have a lifespan of about 50 years.