Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumosa
ID:
457053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Eichler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 2 (1): 80. (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456385

Common Names

  • Tsuga dumosa
  • Dumosa Tsuga
  • Tsuga dumosa

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Description

Tsuga dumosa (also called Japanese Hemlock, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Japan, Taiwan, and the Korean Peninsula. It has a pyramidal shape and can grow up to 20 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in mixed forests, mountain slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tsuga dumosa is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tsuga dumosa has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tsuga dumosa, commonly known as the Japanese hemlock, is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Japan. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-7 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Tsuga dumosa

Tsuga dumosa is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima.

Tsuga dumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dumosa Hemlock?

Tsuga dumosa

What is the common name of Tsuga dumosa?

Dumosa Hemlock

What is the natural range of Dumosa Hemlock?

Japan

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,