What is another word for Douglas Hemlock?
Pronunciation: [dˈʌɡləz hˈɛmlɒk] (IPA) 
The Douglas Hemlock tree (Tsuga heterophylla) is a tall evergreen native to western North America. Also referred to as the western hemlock, this tree belongs to the coniferous family and is highly valued for its timber. The Douglas Hemlock is characterized by its dense foliage, which is greenish-blue on top and two white stripes on the underside. At full height, it can grow up to 70 meters tall with a trunk up to two meters in diameter. Other names for the Douglas Hemlock include the hemlock spruce, silver fir, and California black hemlock. Its natural range extends from Alaska down to northern California.
