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Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) is a large evergreen tree native to North America, found in various regions including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Western Hemlock (Latin: Tsuga heterophylla) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Western 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.
Western Hemlock is a member native to ASK, ABT, BRC, CAL, and IDA. Western Hemlock thrives in moist soils and prefers partial sun to full shade.
Western Hemlock grows best in USDA zone 6-7, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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