Tsuga caroliniana (Carolina Hemlock)

Tsuga caroliniana, commonly known as Carolina Hemlock, is a large evergreen tree native to the Eastern United States. It features a dense pyramidal form with slender branches and dark green foliage. The bark is dark gray and appears ridged and furrowed. Carolina Hemlock is often found growing in moist mountainous areas, and it is a valuable species for erosion control and landscape use.