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Native Trees of Indiana River Walk
Eastern Hemlock from a distance along the Native Tree Walk

Eastern Hemlock

Also known as: Canadian Hemlock

Description

Hemlock is a graceful and soft-looking pyramidal tree. Cones are small. It grows best in acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Unlike most other conifers, it tolerates shade well. It is frequently used in landscaping, but its natural distribution in Indiana is very spotty, seemingly relegated to protected slopes above streams.

Photos

Leaves - Spring

Eastern Hemlock tree leaves in spring

Fruit

Fruit from a Canadian Hemlock.
Fruit from a Canadian Hemlock.

Habit

Eastern Hemlock tree

Leaves - Fall

Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.
Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.
Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.
Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.

Branch

Eastern Hemlock tree branch

Flower

Eastern Hemlock flower
More Information

Scientific Name: Tsuga canadensis

Family: Pine

Seasonality: Evergreen

Wood Type: Conifer

Leaf Type: Needle Leaf

Shade Tolerance: Very Tolerant

Inventory Number: 2421

Location
Geolocation information coming soon.
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Photos

Leaves - Spring

Eastern Hemlock tree leaves in spring

Fruit

Fruit from a Canadian Hemlock.
Fruit from a Canadian Hemlock.

Habit

Eastern Hemlock tree

Leaves - Fall

Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.
Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.
Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.
Leaves from a Canadian Hemlock tree.

Branch

Eastern Hemlock tree branch

Flower

Eastern Hemlock flower