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Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga Mertensiana

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Overview

Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) is a coniferous evergreen suited for cooler climates, reaching up to 131 feet tall with a 3-foot trunk diameter. Its narrow, conical shape and pendulous branches with fine, feathery foliage are distinctive. This species thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, preferring partial to full sun. The bluish-green needles and purple-brown cones add to its alpine aesthetic, making it ideal for naturalistic landscapes. Hardiness zones 4-7.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Climate Alpine
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) is a coniferous evergreen suited for cooler climates

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — and a link to the natural elegance of the mountainous regions it represents
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — It's perfect for creating a serene, evergreen backdrop or as a focal point in spacious gardens
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — conifer / tree for deep shade or full or half or shade
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) is a coniferous evergreen suited for cooler climates; this species thrives in
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — reaching up to 131 feet tall with a 3-foot trunk diameter; the mountain hemlock's pyramidal shape
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — Its narrow, conical shape and pendulous branches with fine, feathery foliage are distinctive; ranging from gray-brown to
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — This species thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, preferring partial to full sun; and a link to the natural elegance of
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — The bluish-green needles and purple-brown cones add to its alpine aesthetic, image 32

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