Tsuga heterophylla (Western Hemlock) Size:7' Ht VN food forests

food forests

Created with excellent heat insulating characteristics that result in outstanding root development and overall plant performance

forming dense impenetrable thickets in riparian areas

spray park/wading pool

Ripening Time: Late August

Tsuga heterophylla (Western Hemlock) Size:7' Ht VN food forestsPlant Description: Western Hemlock is easy to distinguish from other conifers with its flat needles. These massive understory trees thrive in shade, growing up to 200 feet tall, a climax species, and are considered one of the most shade tolerant species. Western hemlocks grow slowly, but are extremely long lived, living over 1,000 years. Branches hang down loosely, leaning downwards. Cones are small and are brown when ripe. Bark is rich in tannins and