| General Description | Dark blue/green foliage and tall, narrow form make these trees stand out at the base of western mountain ranges. |
| ID Characteristic | Can easily be distinguished by its tall, narrow form, and droopy, curved apex. The lateral branches are also fairly spaced out. |
| Shape | Tall and narrow form, with significant distance between lateral branches. The very top of the tree often curves in one direction. |
| Landscape | This tree can adapt to many climate conditions; it can be used as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | By seed, the mountain hemlock can germinate on snow, mineral soil, or organic soil at a rate of 47–75% (sufficient moisture must be available). Young seedlings are best grown in shade. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist, cool subalpine climates. |
| Pests | The most common fungus is Echinodontium tinctorum, and it causes the most damage. |
| Notable Specimens | The Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia. |
| Habitat | Mountain ranges from Southern Alaska through to California and Idaho. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark, red/brown bark appears cracked with deep furrows. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Pollination occurs from mid-June to mid-July in British Columbia, and small (1 cm) purplish buds can be found in late summer and autumn of the following year. |
| Leaf Description | Short (2–5 cm) needle like foliage covers each branch radially; glossy, blue/green in colour. Lines of stomata cover both sides of each needle. Younger trees are a lighter shade of green, but have the same glossy appearance. |
| Flower Description | Monoecious. |
| Fruit Description | Mature cones are oblong, 2–9 cm long, and brownish/purple in colour. Cones are located near the top of the tree. |
| Colour Description | Lush blue/green to grey/green needles; brown/purple cones; and red/brown bark. |
| Texture Description | Rough bark, but soft needles. |
