tree⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 8b
Western hemlock is a tall, graceful conifer native to the Pacific Northwest, prized for its fine feathery foliage and pyramidal shape. It prefers cool, moist conditions and is best suited to maritime or montane climates.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
100–170′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 8b
pH Range
4.56
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6
Soil Texture
Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, British Columbia)
