Botanical name: Tsuga heterophylla
Type: Large tree
Sun requirement: Full sun - shade
Height: Up to 60m
Spread: Up to 12m (canopy)
Soil moisture: Moist
Ideal habitat: Western hemlock trees grow in moist, acidic forests that are rich in organic matter. It is one of most shade tolerant of our large conifers, but will also dominate the forest canopy over time.
Features: A fast growing, large evergreen conifer, with feathery foliage and a narrow crown. A favourite for nesting birds.
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