Western Hemlock Tree: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife
WEBWestern hemlock trees are large evergreens native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and western parts of Canada. They have very thick foliage that often shades out other plants attempting to grow beneath them.
Tsuga heterophylla - Wikipedia
WEBWestern hemlock is a large evergreen conifer growing to 50–70 metres (165–230 feet) tall, exceptionally 83 m (273 ft), [7] and with a trunk diameter of up to 2.7 m (9 ft). It is the largest species of hemlock, with the next largest (mountain hemlock) reaching a maximum height of 59 m (194 ft).
Western Hemlock Tree Facts, Identification, Distribution, Pictures
WEBJan 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 the Pacific Coast Ranges.
Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla): Growth Rate, Lifespan
WEB2 days ago · Western hemlock is the state tree of Washington. Western Hemlock can grow to be quite tall, typically reaching heights between 50 to 70 meters. Exceptional specimens can grow even taller, with some records indicating heights up to 83 meters (about 270 feet). The tallest specimen, 82.83 m tall, is in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California ...
Hemlock Trees (Tsuga): Leaves, Bark, Cones (Pictures) – Identification
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Western hemlock is an enormous evergreen tree with sprays of feathery, dark green needle foliage, pendulous small woody cones, and branches with drooping tips. To help identify Western hemlocks, look for flat needles of varying lengths attached individually to branches in a twisting arrangement.
Western Hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla - Native Plants PNW
WEBGrowth: Western Hemlock typically grows 150-195 feet (45-60m). The tallest Western Hemlock is over 240 feet (73m) tall. The oldest are over 1200 years old. Habitat: Seedlings of Western Hemlock often begin life on the decaying wood of “nurse logs.” or stumps in the shade of Douglas Firs.
Western Hemlock - Tsuga heterophylla - PNW Plants
WEBRecognized as the state tree of Washington, Western hemlock is a tall, shade-tolerant evergreen with notable dropping branches. 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 …
Western Hemlock Identification: A Complete Guide - Evergreen …
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Western Hemlocks are native to North America and can grow up to 230 feet tall. Look for the narrow crown, down-sweeping branches, and feathery foliage to identify the Western Hemlock. The tree typically grows 30 to 50 meters tall and 1 to 1.5 meters in diameter, with a lifespan of around 500 years.
Tsuga heterophylla (western hemlock) description - conifers.org
WEBFeb 26, 2023 · Tsuga heterophylla is the most economically important timber hemlock. The wood is superior to that of other hemlocks for building purposes and is most often used for studs and plywood (sold under the "hemfir" designation) and laminated beams; it also makes excellent pulp for paper production.
Tsuga heterophylla (Pacific Hemlock, West Coast Hemlock, Western …
WEBWestern hemlock is a large, needled evergreen coniferous tree that is the state tree of Washington. A mature tree can reach a height of 150 feet to 195 feet and a width of 30 feet or more. The trunk of the tree has been known to reach up to 9 feet in diameter.