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Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

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  • Scientific Name: Tsuga canadensis — Eastern Hemlock.

  • Native Home: Eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.

  • Height: 20–35 m.

  • Lifespan: 400–800 years, sometimes longer.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Light, straight-grained softwood, generally pale brown.

  • Harvesting: Harvested from managed forests, although ecological conservation is important.

  • Age to Harvest: Often 60–100 years for larger timber, depending on forest conditions.

  • Products: Framing lumber, boards, pulpwood, and general construction materials.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Used for construction, boards, and historically for tannin-rich bark.

  • Global Spread: Primarily harvested in eastern North America and planted as an ornamental tree in temperate regions.

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