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Chinese Hemlock, Tsuga chinensis, is an evergreen conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family and is native to the mountainous regions of China, including North-Central, South-Central, Southeastern provinces, Taiwan, and Tibet. Chinese Hemlock (Latin: Tsuga chinensis, family Pinaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese Hemlock is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chinese Hemlock is a member of the Pinaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, TAI, and CHT. Chinese Hemlock thrives in partial sun to full shade and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chinese Hemlock grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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