Tsuga heterophylla aka Western Hemlock Spruce
Taxonomy
Tsuga heterophylla, also known as the western hemlock or western hemlock-spruce, is a large evergreen coniferous tree native to the west coast of North America. Its range extends from the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska to northern Sonoma County in California. The tree can grow up to 230 ft (70 m) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 9 ft (2.7 m). The bark is brown, thin, and furrowed, and the crown is a neat broad conic shape in young trees, becoming cylindric in older trees. The tree is distinguished by its pendulous branchlet tips. Western hemlock is also cultivated as an ornamental tree and can be grown as a houseplant. When grown indoors, it needs to be placed in long-lasting, direct light and watered regularly. The soil should be well-draining, and the plant should be repotted each time it doubles in size.
Common names
Western Hemlock Spruce, Western Hemlock, Pacific HemlockHow to care for Western Hemlock Spruce
Difficulty
Caring for Western Hemlock Spruce is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.
Water
Western Hemlock Spruce should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Western Hemlock Spruce loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
Toxicity
Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.
Fertilizer
The Western Hemlock Spruce grows at a slow pace and doesn't require any supplementary fertilizers. By renewing its potting soil once a year, it should receive enough nourishment. Remember, plants obtain their energy from sunlight, not fertilizers.
Region of origin
Western Hemlock Spruce’s native range is Western N. America - Alaska to N. California.
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