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Western Hemlock-spruce

Tsuga heterophylla

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Tsuga
Species
Tsuga heterophylla (Western Hemlock-spruce)

Names in Other Languages

French Tsuga de Californie

Similar Species in Tsuga

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Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
Near Threatened
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Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga sieboldii
Near Threatened
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Mountain Hemlock
Tsuga mertensiana
Not Evaluated
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Forrest's Hemlock
Tsuga forrestii
Vulnerable
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Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
Not Evaluated
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Himalayan Hemlock
Tsuga dumosa
Least Concern
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Chinese Hemlock
Tsuga chinensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Hemlock-spruce?
The scientific name of Western Hemlock-spruce is Tsuga heterophylla. It belongs to the genus Tsuga.
Where does Western Hemlock-spruce live?
Western Hemlock-spruce is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Western Hemlock-spruce belong to?
Western Hemlock-spruce (Tsuga heterophylla) belongs to the genus Tsuga, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Western Hemlock-spruce belong to?
Western Hemlock-spruce (Tsuga heterophylla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Western Hemlock-spruce?
The closest relatives of Western Hemlock-spruce in the genus Tsuga include Black Hemlock, Carolina Hemlock, Japanese Hemlock, Mountain Hemlock, Forrest's Hemlock.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Tsuga — 9 Species

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Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
NE 🐾
Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
NT 🐾
Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga sieboldii
NT 🐾
Mountain Hemlock
Tsuga mertensiana
NE 🐾
Forrest's Hemlock
Tsuga forrestii
VU 🐾
Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
NE 🐾
Himalayan Hemlock
Tsuga dumosa
LC
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Western Hemlock-spruce
Tsuga heterophylla
NE
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Chinese Hemlock
Tsuga chinensis
LC
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