Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

MGOC Trowel Talk newsletter, October 2023

One of the keystone plants for Ecoregion 5 (Northern Forests) is Tsuga canadensis, our native eastern hemlock. This magnificent tree is noted for its longevity and height, typically living for 450-plus years and topping out at over 30 metres!

Learn more about this tree in my article: click on Page 4 of the newsletter.