Tsuga heterophylla

Western Hemlock: for more photos, see Sitka Nature Photo Gallery for Tsuga heterophylla

Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla): Abundant in the region as the dominant species in many forested areas. There are collections from much of the region, but with significant gaps, perhaps due to this tree's ubiquity.

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Local Notes

• Sitka/Tsuga heterophylla: Abundant - the dominant tree in most forested areas. Exceptions include montane forests just below treeline and adjacent exposed shorelines subject to windblown salt spray. (edit)

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References

Weblinks

• FNA page for Tsuga heterophylla Indicates this species can begin to resemble T . mertensiana at upper elevational limits and under stressful conditions.
• PFAF page for Tsuga heterophylla
• EthnoBotany page for Tsuga heterophylla
• e-FloraBC page for Tsuga heterophylla
• Gymnosperm Database page for Tsuga heterophylla
• USDAPLANTS page for Tsuga heterophylla

• PacNW Herbaria Records for Tsuga heterophylla
• Search Arctos Database for Tsuga heterophylla (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Tsuga heterophylla (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Tsuga heterophylla
• iNaturalist Observations for Tsuga heterophylla in Southeast Alaska

Other References

• Muller: gen; forests, common
• Hall 2010: Most common tree in the coastal forests of Southeast Alaska.

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