Tsuga heterophylla – Western hemlock

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Tsuga heterophylla – Western hemlock

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Fast-growing tree with a loose branching pattern, producing an open crown. Has a narrow, pyramidal crown approx. 20 - 30 m high and 8 - 12 m wide. In North America, it grows to heights of 50 - 60 m and is a key timber supplier there. The bark is thick, reddish brown and grooved. The bark turns dark grey in old trees. The branches protrude horizontally and do not have many lateral branches. The ends of the branches hang down. Young twigs also hang straight down. These are yellowish brown and hairy like a brush. The stubby needles have a fine, serrated edge. They are glossy dark green on top, and have 2 light greyish-white stoma stripes underneath. Short-stemmed, hanging cones resembling those of Larix appear after the unremarkable flowering. If the soil is overly calcareous, the needles turn yellow. Tsuga heterophylla, from North America, is a very important producer of wood. The wood is yellowish-white and is much used in the paper industry.

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Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 (50) m
Crown
narrow pyramidal
Bark and branches
reddish brown thick bark, grooved, twigs yellowish brown
Leaf
needles in 2 rows, glossy green, 0.5 - 2 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable
Fruits
hanging, ovoid cones, light brown, about 2 - 2.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moisture-retentive and slightly acidic
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
bad
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer, hedge plant
Origin
western North America
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Haagplant Specimen conifer acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Tsuga heterophylla

Tsuga heterophylla can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Tsuga heterophylla is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Tsuga heterophylla is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Tsuga heterophylla with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Tsuga heterophylla blooms in may.
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