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Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.

western hemlock-spruce (Pinaceae)

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Large tracts of Tsuga heterophylla have been planted in Britain, although the wood is of little use.

Glyndyfrdwy (VC50: Denbighshire); 2015-07-18

 western hemlock-spruce / Tsuga heterophylla: Large tracts of _Tsuga heterophylla_ have been planted in Britain, although the wood is of little use.

The leaves of Tsuga heterophylla have a short petiole pressed against the twig.

Glyndyfrdwy (VC50: Denbighshire); 2015-07-18

 western hemlock-spruce / Tsuga heterophylla: The leaves of _Tsuga heterophylla_ have a short petiole pressed against the twig.

The cone-scales of Tsuga heterophylla are thinner than in pine trees; the cones are less than 3 cm long.

Glyndyfrdwy (VC50: Denbighshire); 2015-07-18

 western hemlock-spruce / Tsuga heterophylla: The cone-scales of _Tsuga heterophylla_ are thinner than in pine trees; the cones are less than 3 cm long.

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