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Western hemlock

Western hemlock is a shade-tolerant tree that can grow to a height of 200 feet (60 meters). The branchlets tend to droop and the leader at the top of the tree curves and droops over rather than standing straight, like firs and spruces. The Western hemlock is the state tree of Washington. Description from Northwest Conifers

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Western hemlock

Western hemlock fast facts

Scientific Name

Tsuga heterophylla

Family

Pinaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Evergreen, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
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