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Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) is a coniferous tree native to the Pacific Northwest and northern California, ranging from Alaska to Washington and Idaho. Mountain Hemlock (Latin: Tsuga mertensiana, family Pinaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mountain 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.
Mountain Hemlock is a member of the Pinaceae family native to ASK, BRC, CAL, IDA, MNT, and NEV. Mountain Hemlock thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Mountain Hemlock grows best in USDA zone 5-7, 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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