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Western hemlock trees are large evergreens native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and western parts of Canada. They have very thick foliage that often shades out other plants attempting to grow beneath them.
22 sty 2017 · Western Hemlock. Known for its durable timber, the western hemlock is a species of large conifers found in the western coastal regions of North America. It is the dominant climax species in the forests west of the Pacific Coast Ranges.
Western hemlock is a large evergreen conifer growing to 50–70 metres (165–230 feet) tall, exceptionally 83 m (273 ft), [7] and with a trunk diameter of up to 2.7 m (9 ft). It is the largest species of hemlock, with the next largest (mountain hemlock) reaching a maximum height of 59 m (194 ft).
Quick facts. Common name: western hemlock. Scientific name: Tsuga heterophylla. Family: Pinaceae. Origin: non-native. Broadly conical in habit with a narrow crown, mature trees can grow to 45m (taller in their native habitat), and have characteristic long, drooping branch tips. The bark is dark brown with rugged ridges.
Growth: Western Hemlock typically grows 150-195 feet (45-60m). The tallest Western Hemlock is over 240 feet (73m) tall. The oldest are over 1200 years old. Habitat: Seedlings of Western Hemlock often begin life on the decaying wood of “nurse logs.” or stumps in the shade of Douglas Firs.
Learn about the Western hemlock tree, including how to identify its cones, how its timber is used and how Forestry England works with this species.
Recognized as the state tree of Washington, Western hemlock is a tall, shade-tolerant evergreen with notable dropping branches. This Northwest native can grow very large over time. A mature tree can surpass 100’ in height, and 30’ in width. The trunk can swell to a 4’ diameter.
