Western Hemlock

Tsuga heterophylla

Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness zone	6-7 Learn more
Light requirement	Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade
Water requirement	Moist
Soil type	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Soil pH	3.0-6.0
Physical characteristics
Leaves	Evergreen
Height	70.0
Width (m)	13
Cultivation details
Life cycle	Perennial
Layer	Tall trees
Growth	Fast, Slow
Propagation method	Seed - direct sow, Cuttings, Layering
Germination time	180-270 days
Germination temperature	20°C (68°F)
Cold stratification temperature	1-4°C
Cold stratification time	3-4 weeks
Uses
Edible	true
Edible parts	Inner bark
Habitat	Humid temperate coastal
Names
Alternate name	Pacific hemlock
Taxonomy
Family	Pinaceae
Origin and spread
Native to	North America, Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Introduced into	Denmark, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway
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