Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière
Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière, commonly known as Black Hemlock, is a coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. Native to eastern North America, it is found in regions such as New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and the Appalachian Mountains, as well as parts of the United States. It has been introduced to the UK, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and other European countries, where it is used as an ornamental tree. The species is also the state tree of Pennsylvania.
Description
Tsuga canadensis is a native conifer of eastern North America, occurring in the Great Lakes region, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Maritimes. It has been cultivated in Europe since at least the 19th century and is now naturalized in several countries. The tree is known for its needle-like leaves and pyramidal shape. It is commonly used in landscaping due to its ornamental value. The species was first described in 1855.
Other common names
Black HemlockCanada HemlockCanadian HemlockCommon HemlockEastern HemlockEastern Hemlock-SpruceHemlockHemlock Spruce
Distribution
New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · HR · Belgium · Flemish Region · NO · DK · Lithuania · Denmark · Poland · Sweden · SE · Vermont-US · PL · BR · Global · TW · LT · Walloon Region · Alabama · Connecticut · Georgia · Germany · Great Britain · Indiana · Kentucky · Maine
Synonyms
Tsuga americanaTsuga canadensis var. minutaTsuga canadensis var. sargentiiTsuga canadensis var. sparsifoliaTsuga canadensis f. sparsifoliaTsuga canadensis f. minutaTsuga canadensis f. parvulaPinus pendulaPinus canadensisPicea canadensisPinus americanaAbies americanaAbies canadensisAbies curvifoliaAbies pectinataTsuga canadensis var. pendulaTsuga canadensis var. wellesianaTsuga caroliniana f. compactaTsuga canadensis f. albospicaTsuga canadensis var. albospicaTsuga canadensis f. microphyllaTsuga canadensis var. jenkinsiiTsuga canadensis f. jenkinsiiTsuga canadensis var. compactaTsuga canadensis f. compactaAbies canadensis var. gracilisTsuga canadensis f. gracilisTsuga canadensis f. pendulaTsuga canadensis var. sargentianaTsuga canadensis f. sargentii
