11 reactions | Learn all about the Eastern Hemlock with Park Ranger Deaglan McManus! This evergreen tree can be identified by its miniature cones and short, flat needles. The Eastern Hemlock was named as Pennsylvania’s State Tree in 1931. | Allegheny County Parks | Facebook

Let’s look at a precious, irreplaceable tree today! This is Tsuga canadensis or Eastern Hemlock. These trees do a multitude of services for the environment from terrestrial to aquatic. Many species rely on these trees for year round food and shelter. They love north facing slopes and in areas other trees would normally struggle. Creating an open ground, shaded cool area in the heat of the summer, you know how rewarding a little hemlock area is after a long hike. However, this species along with