Eastern Hemlock

Name	Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Type	Softwood.
Other Names	Also known as hemlock, Canadian hemlock and hemlock spruce.
Sources	Grows in northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
Appearance	Uneven, frequently spiral grained with medium to coarse texture. Buff to light brown color, heartwood indistinguishable from sapwood.
Physical Props	Light and soft with low ratings for stiffness, bending and compression strength, shock resistance, and decay resistance.
Working Props	Works reasonably well with machine or hand tools although it is brittle. Glues satisfactorily. Pre-drilling recommended to prevent splitting when screwing or nailing. Accepts paint, stains, varnishes, and polishes well.
Uses	Used mainly for building construction, as well as boxes, crates, pallets, casks, shingles, siding, and pulpwood.