Western Hemlock
FamilyPinaceae
Max Height60 m
RangePacific Northwest
HabitatCoastal rainforests
About the Western Hemlock
Tolerates deep shade and regenerates under closed canopy, unusual for conifers. Washington state tree. Recognized by a drooping leading shoot. Abundant in temperate rainforests from Alaska to California.
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