Western Hemlock is a Large, long-lived, shade tolerant tree found in costal and mountain forests at 6000 feet. Frequently harvested for timber, the wood is useful for many purposes and is very economically important in Canada and the United States. Its green branches reach outward with a graceful drooping appearance, irregular young.
Botanical Name: Tsuga heterophylla Family: PinaceaeNative to: Western North America Eco benefits: valuable wood Natural habitat: understory, mountains, inner forests, hillsides & uplands Shapes: conical, irregular, single trunk, upright Height: 150-240ft Light: partial shade, full shade Soil: moist and fertile