Eastern hemlock trees do not do well in an urban environment and have a very low tolerance for polluted air and salt damage from roadways. It needs to be in a sheltered location protected from drying ...

Pennsylvania's state tree is the eastern hemlock. Its scientific name is "Tsuga canadensis."The eastern hemlock was named the state tree in 1931.These trees are slow-growing and long-lived, taking 250 ...

A Shenandoah National Park employee was honored last month for his work in the establishment of biocontrols to save eastern hemlock trees. Dale Meyerhoeffer was the recipient of a Director Award for ...

Are you a hiker or a biker? A discoverer or outdoor lover? This is your chance to make a big impact on Tennessee's trails. Adventure Scientists is looking for volunteers to take part in its new ...

Photo showcasing insects that are killing eastern hemlock trees. New York’s forests are in trouble. Tiny, destructive insects are spreading fast, killing trees that have stood for hundreds of years.

The Pennsylvania legislature designated the eastern hemlock the official state tree on June 22, 1931.This tree thrives in cool, moist sites. It occupies steep north- or east-facing slopes in southern ...