| 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. |
