[Conifers of Mt. Adams Country]

Hemlocks of Mt. Adams Country

The Genus Tsuga

Mountain Hemlock: Tsuga mertensiana

The upper portion of mountain hemlock as seen at treeline at Crystal Lake on the western slopes of Mt. Adams..........September 25, 2005. This species may be found from about 4000' up to treeline.

Lowland Hemlock, Pacific Hemlock, Western Hemlock: Tsuga heterophylla (Synonym: Abies heterophylla) -

Black Hemlock, Mountain Hemlock: Tsuga mertensiana (Synonyms: Abies hookeriana, Abies mertensiana, Hesperopeuce mertensiana, Picea hookeriana, Tsuga crassifolia, Tsuga mertensiana ssp. mertensiana) -

Paul Slichter