An understory coniferous tree, native to Eastern North America
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OBSERVATIONS
Identification hints
Lace-like evergreen that grows at the edges of woods or in partial shade conditions.
Did you know?
Hemlock needles have a high concentration of vitamin C.
DISTRIBUTION IN TH U.S.
There is no information available about this species.
HABITAT
Thrives in partial shade filtered light at the edges of wooded areas, native to eastern North America.
ATTRIBUTES
Leaves
Short dark green needles (to 9/16" long) with two white bands on the underside are arranged in two opposite rows. Needles are attached to twigs by slender stalks.
Flowers
Monoecious; males yellow, small, round; females light green at branch tips.
Fruits
Light brown oval cone, 3/4 inch long
Pollen Cones
Green
Seed Cones
Small, brown, seed-bearing cones (female) dangle from the tips of the branches, small, yellow nearly round cones on 1-year old branches (male)
Bark
Thick and ridged bark on mature trees is red-brown to gray-brown.
Bloom Time
Late April to June
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