Hemlock

Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

Common Names: Eastern Hemlock, Canadian Hemlock

Distribution: Eastern North America

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is light reddish brown. Sapwood may be slightly lighter in color but usually isn’t distinguished from heartwood.

Janka Hardness: 500 lb_f

Density: 2.33 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 3.0%

Tangential (width): 6.8%,

Volumetric (total): 9.7%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.3

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Eastern Hemlock has been reported to cause skin irritation.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: yes

Common Uses: Boxes, pallets, crates, plywood, framing and other construction purposes.