In their natural sub-alpine environment, Mt Hemlock thrive in full sun
and do not do well as an under story tree. This year is unusually hot
and dry with higher than normal temperatures. Some needle scorching
occurred on a couple of my trees but as a trade off for growing in full
sun they are now budding out a second time. However full sun under shade
cloth is a much wiser solution with filtered light being preferred over
shade.

Take care
Anton

-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf
Of Roger Snipes
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 6:18 PM
To:
Subject: [IBC] experience with Mountain Hemlock?

Hi Anton,

I guess I would agree with you on the full sun for the West side, but
here
in Eastern Washington it has been my experience that they do better in
partial shade. As you know, it is quite a bit hotter and dryer here
than on
the West side of the mountains. Mine get midday sun, but are in the
shade
in the late afternoon. I tried keeping one in full sun a few years ago,
and
it started to get scorched on the tips of the new growth. Ever since
then I
have stayed with the partial shade and have had no problem.

Regards,
Roger Snipes

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