Tsuga diversifolia

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Common name: North Japanese Hemlock

Family: Pinaceae

Distribution: Japan

Habitat: Near the tree line on volcanic soils.

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Hardiness: Zone 5a -20 to -15 F

Life form: Evergreen conifer

Comments: This hemlock looks similar to Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), with similar dark short needles and ¾ inch (2 cm.) cones. However, the needles are shorter (about ½ inch long) and shiny on top. It is a handsome landscape tree that is shade tolerant and often shrub-like.

Links: Gymnosperm Database • Wikipedia

1: 1400 s, 300 e (ST 1400,300) • Accession: 1990-020/1
2: 1400 s, 300 e (ST 1400,300) • Accession: 1990-021/1
3: 1400 s, 300 e (ST 1400,300) • Accession: 1990-022/1

Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA

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Tsuga diversifolia

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