Dwarf Golden Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis ‘Aurea Compacta’)

This slow-growing hemlock produces graceful tiers of branches in an open, architectural form with outer needles that turn brilliant yellow where the sun hits them. The tree, which tolerates shade, will be a bright courtyard shrub or a dramatic understory tree, especially with protection from hot, dry extremes. Mature size: 6’H x 4’W Zone 4