Tsuga heterophylla
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Tsuga heterophylla, the western hemlock or western hemlock-spruce, is a species of hemlock. It typically grows to 70 metres tall and is long-lived at high elevations. Native to the northwest coast of
Tsuga heterophylla near Rainier
Young specimen
Bark
Mature cones (seeds released)
Temperate rainforest
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Temperate rain forests are rain forests with coniferous or broadleaf forests that occur in the temperate zone and receive heavy rain.
Tsuga heterophylla
…It is also an important timber tree throughout the region, along with many of its large coniferous associates. The species is closely associated with temperate rainforests, and most of its range is less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the Pacific Ocean. Valleys it can be found in usually receive at least 80 cm (31 in…
Western hemlock rainforest, Gwaii Haanas, Canada
Humid temperate rainforest in Termas Geométricas near Coñaripe, Chile
Canopy of Olympic National Park, Washington State
Temperate rainforest in the Mount Hood Wilderness, Oregon, US. This area, on the west side of the mountain, receives close to 100 inches (2,500 mm) of rain per year.