Eastern Hemlock

 

Common Name	Eastern Hemlock
Scientific Name	Tsuga canadensis
Native Region	Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6)
Height	over 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	Yes
Comments	"slow-growing, long-lived evergreen; usually occurs on north- or east-facing slopes, coves, or cool moist valleys; small cones; requires moist, well-drained soils"