This tree is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and a staple to most forested regions in the area. These trees thrive in biodiverse environments filled with decaying matter, and can often be found near or on nurse logs, making the Pacific Northwest the perfect place for them to find biological success. These trees, at a glance, are tall and bushy, with erratically placed branches and foliage.
Image by Doug Kerr, Wiki Creative Commons
Foliage
Rows of needles that appear to stick out at sporadic angles, but up close are in careful symmetry
Seeds or Cones
Small rounded cones that are light brown in color
All illustrations by A.S. Longman
Did you know?
The oldest recorded living Western Hemlock is over 1,200 years old!.
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