the Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) has long stood as a pillar in American society. Stretching upwards to a height of 60-70 feet tall with a diameter of 3 feet, this conifer is capable of living ...

Pennsylvania's state tree is the eastern hemlock. Its scientific name is "Tsuga canadensis." The eastern hemlock was named the state tree in 1931. These trees are slow-growing and long-lived ...