Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
457060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Sarg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Silva N. Am. xii. 78.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456392

Common Names

  • Tsuga heterophylla
  • Heterophylla Tsuga
  • Heterophylla Tsug

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Description

Tsuga heterophylla (also called Western Hemlock, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to western North America. It has a pyramidal shape and can grow up to 40 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in mixed forests, mountain slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tsuga heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tsuga heterophylla 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 heterophylla is a slow-growing coniferous evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Tsuga heterophylla

Tsuga heterophylla is native to North America and can be found in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Tsuga heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Western Hemlock?

Tsuga heterophylla

What is the common name of Tsuga heterophylla?

Western Hemlock

What is the natural range of Western Hemlock?

Northwestern United States

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,

References