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Foraging Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

Typically in season from November to September, peaking around March in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland.

Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

Photo: James Weaver · CC BY

When Eastern Hemlock is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak March. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Eastern Hemlock is usually found in Woodland.

Take Eastern Hemlock into the field

Open Eastern Hemlock in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Eastern Hemlock: common questions

When is Eastern Hemlock in season?

Eastern Hemlock is generally in season from November to September, with its peak around March in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Eastern Hemlock grow?

Eastern Hemlock is usually found in Woodland.

Is Eastern Hemlock safe to forage?

Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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