Western Hemlock Size:5 Gallon highly-functional and a wildlife favorite

highly-functional and a wildlife favorite

then eventually darkening into purplish-black fruits relished by resident and fall migrating birds alike

a decoction of pounded bark has been used to treat tuberculosis

Photo Credit 8 (red fruits): © Dan Rademacher

Companion Plants: Plant with species that thrive together in moist forests of the Pacific Northwest

Western Hemlock Size:5 Gallon highly-functional and a wildlife favoriteTsuga heterophylla Western hemlock is an attractive, large canopy tree with graceful, evergreen foliage and a distinctive, drooping leader tip. In May and June, it prolifically grows papery, light brown male and female cones. Male cones are exceptionally small, usually less than , while females are up to 1 and egg shaped. Female cones release their seeds in fall, much to the delight of countless species of birds and mammals. The feathery bows also