Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
457067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Pritz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 217. (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456399



Common Names

  • Tsuga chinensis
  • Chinensis Tsuga
  • Chinensis Tsug


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Description

Tsuga chinensis (also called Chinese Hemlock, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to central and eastern China. It has a pyramidal shape and can grow up to 20 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in mixed forests, mountain slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tsuga chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and as a source of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tsuga chinensis var. robusta W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu
Tsuga chinensis var. oblongisquamata W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu ex. Silba
Tsuga chinensis var. chinensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tsuga chinensis has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tsuga chinensis is a slow-growing coniferous evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Tsuga chinensis

Tsuga chinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.

Tsuga chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chinese Hemlock?

Tsuga chinensis

What is the common name of Tsuga chinensis?

Chinese Hemlock

What is the natural range of Chinese Hemlock?

China

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Tsuga chinensis (Franch.) Pritz.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification