The Hemlock Family
Eastern Hemlock
| Scientific Name: | Tsuga canadensis |
| Location: | eastern North America |
| Dried Weight: | 28lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 500lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 5,410lbf /in2 |
Eastern Hemlock has a heartwood that is a light reddish brown color. The grain is generally straight, but may be interlocked or spiraled and it has a coarse uneven texture. The resin canals are absent. It is rated as non-durable in regards to decay. It is semi-difficult to work with and tend to splinter easily while planing poorly. The wood glues, stains, and finishes well.
Mountain Hemlock
| Scientific Name: | Tsuga mertensiana |
| Location: | Northwest coast of North America |
| Dried Weight: | 33lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 680lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 6,440lbf /in2 |
Mountain Hemlock has a light reddish brown heartwood. The grain is generally straight and it has a coarse uneven texture. The resin canals are absent. It is rated as non-durable in regards to decay. The wood is good to work with and glues, stains, and finishes well.
Western Hemlock
| Scientific Name: | Tsuga heterophylla |
| Location: | Northwest coast of North America |
| Dried Weight: | 29lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 540lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 7,200lbf /in2 |
Western Hemlock has a light reddish brown heartwood. The grain is generally straight and it has a coarse uneven texture. The resin canals are absent. It is rated as non-durable in regards to decay. The wood is good to work with and glues, stains, and finishes well.