Tsuga heterophylla - Wikipedia
Tsuga heterophylla, the western hemlock [2] or western hemlock-spruce, [3] is a species of hemlock native to the west coast of North America, with its northwestern limit on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, and its southeastern limit in northern Sonoma County, California.
Western Hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla - Native Plants PNW
Distribution: Western Hemlock occurs from the southern coast of Alaska to the northern coast of California and the Cascade Range of central Oregon. It also occurs in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, Montana and Idaho. Western Hemlock is considered the …
Western Hemlock Tree Facts, Identification, Distribution, Pictures
2017年1月22日 · 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 the Pacific Coast Ranges.
Western Hemlock Tree: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife
Western hemlock is a beautiful evergreen from the Pacific Northwest. It has many different uses, is both edible and medicinal, and thrives well in shady, damp, cool environments. Here’s how Western hemlock compares to Douglas fir tree.
Western Hemlock - US Forest Service Research and Development
Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), also called Pacific hemlock and west coast hemlock, thrives in humid areas of the Pacific coast and northern Rocky Mountains. Its potential for management as an efficient producer of fiber has long been recognized.
Western Hemlock - Tsuga heterophylla - PNW Plants
Recognized as the state tree of Washington, Western hemlock is a tall, shade-tolerant evergreen with notable dropping branches. Morphology:This Northwest native can grow very large over time. A mature tree can surpass 100’ in height, and 30’ in width. The trunk can swell to a 4’ diameter.
Tsuga heterophylla (Pacific Hemlock, West Coast Hemlock, Western …
The western hemlock is a member of the Pinaceae or pine family. It is native to southern Alaska and down to the west coast of California. They are also found in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, northern Idaho, and southwestern Montana.
Tsuga heterophylla (western hemlock) description - conifers.org
2023年2月26日 · Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of Tsuga heterophylla (western hemlock).
Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) - Woodland Trust
Native to north-west America, western hemlock was introduced to Britain in the 1852 by botanist John Jeffrey, and is now one of the most common conifers found in the UK. Best suited to moister climates, western hemlock has rapid growth and regenerates freely in …
Western Hemlock - Wood
2024年4月3日 · Thriving in the deep, damp forests of the Pacific Northwest, western hemlock rivals Douglas fir as preferred construction lumber. Yet in its beauty, this tree ranks ahead of all other conifers. Western hemlock is a dignified tree. It grandly stands with pendulous branches and fronds of flat needles that provide it with a deep-green, lace-like coat.