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Tsuga heterophylla

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Family: Pinaceae · Genus: Tsuga

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Tsuga heterophylla, the western hemlock or western hemlock-spruce, is a species of conifer in the pine family, Pinaceae. It typically grows to 70 metres tall and is long-lived at high elevations. Native to the northwest coast of North America, it is a source of timber, tannin, and edible cambium.

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Growing details and traits for Tsuga heterophylla in the Library.

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