Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
457077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Downie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 14: 18. (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456409



Common Names

  • Tsuga forrestii
  • Forrest's Hemlock
  • Forrestii Hemlock


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tsuga forrestii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tsuga forrestii 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 forrestii

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

Tsuga forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forrest's Hemlock?

Tsuga forrestii

What is the common name of Tsuga forrestii?

Forrest's Hemlock

What is the natural range of Forrest's 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

Dorothy G. Downie (1894-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downie' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Tsuga forrestii Downie: Placement according to April 2023 Classification