Northwest Native Plants   Western Hemlock  

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Western Hemlock - tsuga heterophylla

Appearance

  • Leaves: Flattened needles grooved on top.
  • Seeds: the seeds come out of the cones.
  • Size: It grows up to 120 feet tall. With a droop of 1-3 feet.
 Western Hemlock 
Western Hemlock

Habitat

  • Habitat: The tree likes to be in moist areas but not in the water.
 Western Hemlock

Growth Habit

  • It is an evergreen.
  • It keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.
  • Fun Fact: This tree can be recognized by its droopy top. 
 Western Hemlock

Natural History

  • It is not eaten by animals.
  • The Native Americans used the inner bark as food.