SKU: TT00300

Tsuga canadensis - Eastern Hemlock is an evergreen, pyramidal conifer of eastern forests. It has heavily foliaged branches with short needles. The roots are shallow but wide-spreading. Intolerant of drought, tree should be planted in a moist, but well drained, shady, area, free from drying winds. Can be pruned as a hedge.

Height: 40-70'
Spread: 25-35'
Zone: 3-7
Soil type: Rocky, cool, moist soils
Soil pH: Acidic, pH < 6.8
Light: Part-shade to full shade
Moisture: Medium-wet
Flowers: Not-showy, Yellow, April
Fruit: Cones
Fall color: Evergreen

Wildlife value: Nesting habitat for birds, high cavity value, seeds eaten by birds and mammals, foliage browsed by deer, moose and hares. Attracts butterflies. Larval host to the Columbia silk moth.
Notes of Interest: Bark is source of tannin. Tea was made from leafy twigs by pioneers. Brooms were made from the branches. Bark was used to make dyes and medicinally by many tribes of American Indians. Bark was also used for wigwam coverings.

Distribution
USA: AL, CT, DE, GA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI
Canada: NB, NS, PE, QC
Native Distribution: N.S. to Man., s. to MD & n.e. MN; along mts. to GA & AL