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Mountain hemlock

Mountain hemlock

Tsuga mertensiana

treeβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 5a – Zone 7b

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A slow-growing evergreen conifer native to high elevations in the Pacific Northwest, valued for its dense, attractive foliage and compact form. Mountain hemlock thrives in cool, moist climates and makes an excellent specimen tree for alpine or woodland gardens.

Overview

Form
conical to pyramidal
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–125β€² tall Γ— 20–40β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Pinaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest mountains (Oregon to British Columbia)

Native to: Oregon, Washington

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SummerWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with