Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

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Eastern Hemlock is found in the northern half of the Eastern Deciduous Forest, from the transition zone with the Northern Boreal Forest southward to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and further south along the Appalachian Mountains. In New York, southern New England, and Pennsylvania it is one of the dominant species of the forest along with American Beech and various species of maples.

Eastern Hemlock is easily recognized by the small cones hanging from the tips of the small branches. The needles are evergreen, flattened, and are arranged in rows on either side of the small, needle-bearing branches. The needles are 0.3 to 0.7 inches long and have two white bands on their underside.

Eastern Hemlock is particularly fond of cool, moist habitats.