Hemlock | Taxonomy, Description, Species, & Facts | Britannica
hemlock, (genus Tsuga), any of about 14 species of coniferous evergreen trees comprising the genus Tsuga of the family Pinaceae, native to North America and central and eastern Asia. Some are important timber trees, and many are popular ornamentals.
Hemlock Tree: Graceful Evergreen with Unique Ecological Value
Hemlock trees are any of the 8-10 species of medium- to large-sized evergreen conifers that belong to the genus Tsuga of the subfamily Abietoideae. These graceful conifers are named hemlock because the smell of their crushed foliage is similar to that of a flowering plant called poison hemlock.
10 Different Types of Hemlock Trees & Identifying Features - Tree …
2024年4月12日 · Hemlocks are handsome evergreen trees of the Pinaceae Family that are essential to forests throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Hemlocks are all of the Tsuga genus, with ten currently accepted species, four of which are native to temperate North America, and the other six are native to temperate Asia.
Hemlock Trees (Tsuga): Leaves, Bark, Cones (Pictures) – Identification
2024年2月1日 · Hemlock trees (botanical name Tsuga) are a species of large evergreen coniferous trees native to North America. Hemlock trees are identified by their conical shape, flat, aromatic needle-like leaves, oval or cylindrical seed-bearing cones, and reddish-brown bark.
Hemlock Tree - Forestry.com
2023年11月14日 · Known for its graceful, pyramidal shape and finely textured needles, the hemlock is a vital component of many temperate forests. In North America, the Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensi s) and Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) are prominent species. These trees can reach impressive heights, with some specimens exceeding 200 feet.
Hemlock Trees (Tsuga): Needles, Bark, Cones & Facts (Pictures ...
2024年9月13日 · Hemlocks are tall, evergreen trees that can grow to heights of 60 to 70 feet commonly, with some species or individuals growing even taller under optimal conditions. Hemlocks are considered slow to moderate growers compared to some other tree species.
Eastern hemlock | The Morton Arboretum
Native to the eastern United States, the hemlock resembles a large Christmas tree with its broadly pyramidal, pendulous branches and fine, dark-green needles on widely spaced branches that give it a delicate, lacy feel. The tree even has abundant brown cones that hang from branches like small ornaments.
Tsuga canadensis - Wikipedia
Tsuga canadensis, also known as eastern hemlock, [3] eastern hemlock-spruce, [4] or Canadian hemlock, and in the French-speaking regions of Canada as pruche du Canada, is a coniferous tree native to eastern North America. It is the state tree of Pennsylvania. [5] .
Eastern Hemlock - U.S. National Park Service
Hemlocks have shallow root systems that leave them susceptible to drought, wildland fire, and wind fall. The eastern hemlock is found from Nova Scotia to eastern Minnesota, south to Maryland and Illinois, and along the Appalachian Mountains to Georgia and northern Alabama. Hemlock comprises less than 1% of the forest cover in the Park.
The Importance of Hemlocks – Hemlock Restoration Initiative
Hemlocks provide water to watersheds, and conversely, take up excess water, making flooding events less severe. Because they transpire more slowly and at a more constant rate than their hardwood neighbors, the presence of hemlocks make more water available to watersheds during the growing season.