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Originally Posted by Lucky1
Several nights I took a hose to the root areas of the Hemlocks and it seems to have worked! Some have much more new growth. When it rains, the roots may not get much water as the upper branches block it. It seems to have been very dry this season after all of the water we previously had this year. We are very encouraged with this new growth and hope the Hemlocks will continue to thrive and provide some privacy.
Try watering the root areas. Who knew that mature trees had to be watered?
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It's definitely been dry, but in your case it's likely just a coincidence. Hemlocks are one of the last trees to begin spring growth and this is when they normally get growing.
I'm surrounded by lots of them and the soft, tender new growth is just starting and maybe an inch long.