Species
Tsuga heterophylla
Etymology
heterophylla: varied leaves; from the Greek heteros and phullon
Common Name(s)
Western hemlock
Authority
Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
Family
Pinaceae
Brief Description
Large evergreen tree; pendulous branch tips; leaves spiraled on shoots but come to lie in flattened layers either side of the shoots.
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Gymnosperm Trees & Shrubs
Distribution
Self-establishing at Castle Hill, Canterbury, in Fuscospora cliffortioides forest from trees planted in gaps created by snow damage.
Habitat
Montane forest
Flower Colours
No Flowers
Year Naturalised
2010
Origin
Pacific northwest of USA and Canada
Reason for Introduction
Timber, shelter, ornamental
This page last updated on 22 Nov 2015