Profile
Western Hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla
Evergreen Tree, Native
Height |
100 - 150 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
30 - 50 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Slightly drooping branches; bark is reddish-brown and furrowed; flattened, dark green, shiny needles, grooved above with two white bands below, needles set all around the stems in two rows, prefers a well-drained, acid soil; prefers shade. |
Limitations |
Needs moist, humid environment. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 5) |
Origin |
Southern Alaska to Idaho and California |
Cultivars |
See entry under Evergreen Shrubs. |
