species 30,430 observations
Western Hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla
Field notes
Supports All
104
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pine White, Hemlock Looper Moth, Western Pine Elfin, Western Spruce Budworm Moth
94
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mule Deer, Platycotis maritima, White-spotted Sawyer, Red-shouldered Pine Borer
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Mountain Beaver
2
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Long-eared Myotis, Long-legged Myotis
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil
- Organic
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.