The Hemlock is an evergreen conifer, genus Tsuga, of the pine family (Pinaceae)....
Western Hemlock available in Washington State
Canadian or Eastern Hemlock is a softly pyramidal evergreen with deep green needles. Plant individually or as a screen or grouping.
Tsuga canadensis
Artist: Hermann Köhler (1834-1879)
Tsuga canadensis - This tree is the state tree of Pennsylvania. It has been growing in someone's Putnam County, Carmel,NY yard for at least 30 years. It's needles are small and fine. 10-09-08
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is among the most deadly plants in North America. This non-native invasive weed contains highly toxic piperidine alkaloid compounds, including coniine and gamma-coniceine, which cause respiratory failure and death when ingested by mammals. The roots are more toxic than the leaves and stems; however, all parts of the plant including the seeds should be considered dangerous. It is a common misconception that poison hemlock sap will cause skin rashes and blisters. In fact, poison hemlock toxins must be ingested or enter through the eyes, cuts, or
Conium maculatum
“A branch of hemlock bearing leaves and cones.” -University Society, 1920
geometry of the cones, just barely open, so small
Hemlock Springs is a Wedding Venue in Rogers, Kentucky, United States. See photos and contact Hemlock Springs for a tour.
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The babies of the pinecone world ... only about an inch long ! I love them... they're soooo cute ! "The eastern hemlock grows well in shade and is very long lived, with the oldest recorded specimen being at least 554 years old.The tree generally reaches heights of about 31 meters (100 feet), but exceptional trees have been recorded up to 53 metres (173 feet)." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuga_canadensis
Hemlock Grove (Roman Godfrey)
NATIVE RANGE: Eastern North America DESCRIPTION: Tall (100 ft / 31m) evergreen conifer with a straight non-forking trunk. Long-lived and able to grow in shade, it exhibits flat, deep green needle leaves with small cones.
