Tsuga
hemlock
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Tsuga heterophylla – western hemlock
Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest and in the northeast counties in Washington; Alaska to California, also in southeastern British Columbia, northern Idaho and western Montana.
Habitat: Moist, deep forests from sea level to middle elevations in the mountains
Origin: Native
Cones: May-June
Growth Duration: Perennial
Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest and in the northeast counties in Washington; Alaska to California, also in southeastern British Columbia, northern Idaho and western Montana.
Habitat: Moist, deep forests from sea level to middle elevations in the mountains
Origin: Native
Cones: May-June
Growth Duration: Perennial
Tsuga mertensiana – mountain hemlock
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Montana.
Habitat: Middle to high elevations in the mountains
Origin: Native
Cones: June-July (cones)
Growth Duration: Perennial
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Montana.
Habitat: Middle to high elevations in the mountains
Origin: Native
Cones: June-July (cones)
Growth Duration: Perennial
