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Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

Description

This evergreen conifer slowly reaches 5-25' tall and 5-10' wide. It is a small tree that has a conical habit with dense growth. Young trees have charcoal gray bark that matures to a reddish-brown color with scaly and fissured texture. Foliage is gray-green needles. It does best in full sun but thrives in areas of moist air and cool summer temps. It does well in high altitudes but will thrive on seacoast of Alaska. In windy areas, the tree may become crooked, bent or twisted.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.