Western Hemlock Size:5 Gallon long silvery catkins spill plentifully

long silvery catkins spill plentifully from its branches and persist until spring

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

Photo Credit 8 (red fruits): © Dan Rademacher

though it is not found in some coastal areas nor much of central Washington

the more moisture it will appreciate

Western Hemlock Size:5 Gallon long silvery catkins spill plentifullyTsuga 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