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Tsuga heterophylla
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Common name:
western hemlock, Pacific hemlock
Family:
Pinaceae (pine family)
Distribution:
n.w. North America
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
A narrow conical evergreen tree with pendulous branchlets. Fastest growing and largest of the species from 90-180' tall in its native region of western United States; under landscape conditions expect 30' tall and 20' wide. Needs shelter from wind, and light shade for best performance. Cool, moist root zone and cool air temperatures are also needed for success.
Links:
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Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy)
•
The Plant List
•
USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture
Locations
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ADG: AT16
(AT16)
• Accession: D1996-0787.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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Individual