Conium maculatum, commonly known as hemlock (British English) or poison hemlock (in North America), is a highly poisonous flowering plant and a nitrophile weed species in the carrot family …

Feb 14, 2026 · The bloom time of poison hemlock varies greatly from year to year depending on weather conditions. Between May and August, white flower clusters, either flat-topped or slightly convex like …

Hemlock trees are any of the 8-10 species of medium- to large-sized evergreen conifers that belong to the genus Tsuga of the subfamily Abietoideae. These graceful conifers are named hemlock because …

Hemlock, any of about 14 species of coniferous evergreen trees comprising the genus Tsuga of the family Pinaceae, native to North America and central and eastern Asia. Some are important timber …

Feb 13, 2024 · Hemlock wood is a type of wood gotten from a coniferous tree that is found mainly in North America and is known for its lightweight, straight grain, and slightly coarse texture. Its light …

Aug 27, 2025 · Discover the unique world of hemlock trees with our guide to 10 different types. Learn about their identifying features to help you recognize and appreciate the diversity of this evergreen …

A beautiful conical evergreen with drooping branches and tiny cones, the healthy eastern hemlock makes a lovely specimen tree in a home landscape. Individual trees can reach heights of 40 to 70 …

Sep 13, 2024 · Hemlock trees have short, flat needles that are dark green on top with two white bands underneath. Unlike some other conifers, the needles are usually arranged in a flat spray.

Dec 1, 1990 · Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), also called Canada hemlock or hemlock spruce, is a slow-growing long-lived tree which unlike many trees grows well in shade.

Aug 20, 2025 · Hemlock trees are coniferous evergreens of the genus Tsuga, part of the pine family (Pinaceae). They are recognized for their distinctive, often graceful, pyramidal or conical shape with …