Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) — Elder Cedar

Circumference: 2.61 metres (8' 7")
Diameter at breast height: 0.83 metres (2' 9")

GaLTT tree ID: #34
Year nominated: 2015
Nominated by Rob Brockley

Location: Elder Cedar Nature Reserve
Ownership: Islands Trust Fund
Latitude: 49.15694°
Longitude: 123.75726°

Notes: The largest circumference western hemlock in BC (in North Vancouver) is 9.58m. It is 45.7m tall. The tallest (76m) is in Port Alice, but its circumference is only 3.12m.

Access: Public

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