Tsuga heterophylla, the western hemlock[3] or western hemlock-spruce, [4] is a species of hemlock. It typically grows to 70 metres (230 feet) tall and is long-lived at high elevations. Native to the …

Dec 1, 1990 · Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), also called Pacific hemlock and west coast hemlock, thrives in humid areas of the Pacific coast and northern Rocky Mountains.

Apr 14, 2025 · The western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) is a significant conifer found in western North America, recognized for its graceful appearance, flat slender needles, and ecological importance in …

A coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family and genus Tsuga, it is one of several hemlock species that grow in North America and Asia. Also known as Pacific Hemlock, or West Coast Hemlock, this is a …

In the Landscape: The fine textured, fern-like foliage of Western Hemlock gives it a graceful, delicate appearance. This beautiful tree can be grown singly, in drifts or used as a screen.

Jan 22, 2017 · Known for its durable timber, the western hemlock is a species of large conifers found in the western coastal regions of North America. It is the dominant climax species in the forests west of …

Sep 18, 2024 · Tsuga heterophylla, the western hemlock or western hemlock-spruce, is a species of hemlock native to the west coast of North America, with its northwestern limit on the Kenai …

Even though western hemlock is one of our most shade-tolerant tree species, it still needs a gap or other opening to ascend into the canopy. Like most shade-tolerant tree species, western hemlocks can …

Western hemlock prefers full sun but is tolerant of partial shade to full shade. It grows well in acidic soils and needs moist to wet soils with good drainage and is intolerant to drought. This tree prefers coastal …

General: Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) is a large evergreen tree growing from ninety to two-hundred feet high. The needles are short stalked, flat, finely toothed, irregularly spare, and of …