Tsuga heterophylla

£2.50

Western hemlock. Large evergreen tree from Western North America, growing to 30 m (100 ft) high. A major forestry tree, with the timber used for all construction purposes etc. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing. The leaves are used to make a tea and a beer and the essential oil from them as a flavouring. Likes a moist soil and sun or shade; hardy to -25°C. Stratification: CS4. Number of seeds: 75.

37 in stock

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Western hemlock. Large evergreen tree from Western North America, growing to 30 m (100 ft) high. A major forestry tree, with the timber used for all construction purposes etc. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing. The leaves are used to make a tea and a beer and the essential oil from them as a flavouring. Likes a moist soil and sun or shade; hardy to -25°C. Stratification: CS4