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Tsuga heterophylla

Western Hemlock

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Description

This Tsuga is a tall, graceful, single-trunked tree with lateral branches and a drooping central leader. Foliage is a lustrous dark green color, with a soft, fern-like texture that are flat and blunt-tipped. Bark is reddish brown which becomes furrowed with age. Small cones dot the tree and are purplish-green when young but turn brown with age. This evergreen Oregon native does best in full sun with moist, well draining soil. However, this tree can grow in understory conditions which promote slow growth in deep shade. It reaches 25-75' tall and 15-25' wide. Prune to retain central leader. Used for bonsai.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Brown, Green, Purple

Fruit Season

Constant

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Park, Roadside

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.