Western Hemlock

Also known as Western Hemlock-Spruce, Pacific Hemlock

Dominating the lush canopy of the Pacific Northwest, western hemlock flourishes in cool, damp coastal temperate rainforests. Young saplings frequently sprout atop decaying nurse logs, using the elevated rotting wood to establish roots above the dense forest floor. Delicate feathery needles feature two white lines of stomata underneath, giving the dense foliage a silvery sheen.