The Eastern Hemlock

Follow the links below to learn more about the majestic Hemlocks:

General Information

Images and Taxonomy from the USDA
Hemlock description, including history and use (pdf)
Botanical and ecological characteristics

Fact sheets:

From the Forest Service-North Eastern Area
From Virginia Tech
From the Gymnosperm Database
From the USDA Forest Service Fire Effects Database

More Images:

Of tip of branch and cones
Series showing the budding and growth of cones
Old-growth Hemlock
Tree rings of Eastern Hemlock
Old-growth Hemlock trunks