It grows in full sun to partial shade. This tree grows to 60 in height, often in clumps of several stems that sprout from a single root. Its large, fragrant blossoms in the spring are an important source of nectar and pollen for honeybees. Their unusual seed with wing attached helicopter to the ground. The leaves turn golden in autumn.
Hemlocks are long-lived evergreens that are extremely shade tolerant.
They have short flat needles and grow to heights to 60 to 75 feet. Historically the bark was used for tanning hides. Young hemlock trees need protection from deer as these saplings are among the preferred browse species. This beautiful tree provides unique habitat for wildlife. This fern typically grows to a height of 18 in rich soil of deciduous woods.