Tsuga heterophylla
Pacific Hemlock
Also known as: Abies albertiana A.Murray bis +8 more
- Abies albertiana A.Murray bis
- Abies bridgesii Kellogg
- Abies heterophylla Raf.
- Abies microphylla Raf.
- Pinus canadensis Bong.
- Pinus pattoniana W.R.McNab
- Tsuga albertiana (A.Murray bis) Sénécl.
- Tsuga heterophylla f. argenteovariegata (C.K.Schneid.) Rehder
- Tsuga heterophylla var. argenteovariegata C.K.Schneid.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Tsuga heterophylla (commonly known as Pacific hemlock) is a coniferous tree within the Pinaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Denmark, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway