Tsuga heterophylla, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, courtesy of the Hunt Institute
Sunset®: 1-7,14-17
USDA: 5-8
Frost Tolerance: Trees from the coastal areas are only hardy to zone 7
Sun Exposure: Part shade to shade, tolerates full sun when older
Origin: Western North America, mostly on coastal mountain ranges, from southern Alaska to Oregon
Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, up to 200 feet in height, in the wild (60 m), or more; dark green leaves, 0.4 to 0.8 inch long (1-2 cm), mostly 2-ranked, 2 conspicuous stomata bands on the leaf undersides
Watering Needs: Moderate to abundant water
Propagation: Seeds, seedlings don't tolerate full sun light until established
Western hemlock is the state tree of Washington State.
Fruiting Habits:
Ovoid cone, 0.6 to 1 inch long (1.5-2.5 cm).
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