The Carolina Hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) prefers rocky mountain slopes at moderately high elevation with moist, well-drained soil and cool climates. These are in the Appalachian mountains, northeast Georgia, eastern Tennessee, and western North Carolina. The evergreen coniferous tree has a compact pyramidal crown, thick reddish-brown bark, and stout horizontal branches that droop. The upper part of the leaves is dark green, while the underside is pale. It has a close resemblance to the Eastern Hemlock. However, it got a deep taproot. It is also differentiated from the other hemlocks by its rough appearance, longer leaves, and cones. Its ability to grow in shade conditions makes it a good ornamental tree.
Carolina Hemlocks have a typical overall height between 45’-65’ (13.7-19.8 m) and spread diameter of 20’-30’ (6.1-9.1 m). Exceptional mature Carolina Hemlock trees may grow to heights of 110’ (34 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Carolina Hemlock has a diameter of 3.3’-4.9’ (1-1.5 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .5”-.75” (13-19 mm).
The Carolina Hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) prefers rocky mountain slopes at moderately high elevation with moist, well-drained soil and cool climates. These are in the Appalachian mountains, northeast Georgia, eastern Tennessee, and western North Carolina. The evergreen coniferous tree has a compact pyramidal crown, thick reddish-brown bark, and stout horizontal branches that droop. The upper part of the leaves is dark green, while the underside is pale. It has a close resemblance to the Eastern Hemlock. However, it got a deep taproot. It is also differentiated from the other hemlocks by its rough appearance, longer leaves, and cones. Its ability to grow in shade conditions makes it a good ornamental tree.
Carolina Hemlocks have a typical overall height between 45’-65’ (13.7-19.8 m) and spread diameter of 20’-30’ (6.1-9.1 m). Exceptional mature Carolina Hemlock trees may grow to heights of 110’ (34 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Carolina Hemlock has a diameter of 3.3’-4.9’ (1-1.5 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .5”-.75” (13-19 mm).
