Plant: evergreen tree or shrub

Origin: temperate cool forests of northern hemisphere

Zone: 4 - 8

Flowers:conifers don't have dlowers. Mature species may produce cones.

Foliage: soft flat needles, young foliage darkens to olive green

Culture: plant in moist, acidic protected, sunny spot for best growth. These conditions at South Mountain State Park, NC produce massive trees over 100' tall. Hemlocks will tolerate full sun to deep shade and average soil. Protection from winter winds is necessary. Forest tree.