Hemlocks dying

[ApS]

I liked revisiting this thread, and was wondering how everyone's White Pine and Eastern Hemlock finished—going into Autumn. (?)

My Eastern Hemlock privacy hedge is growing very well in the deep shade of various adult trees. The ground is quite wet there, due to a rechanneling of runoff by the new McMansion. One Hemlock became partially uprooted, but continues to spread its branches while growing at a 45-degree angle.

The neighbor's 2nd-floor porch—inexplicably "aimed" in our direction—may be completely hidden by next year: by New England standards, that's excellent growth, as only five years were needed!

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

I prefer hemlock to pine.

This season, I managed to trap two Eastern Hemlock "needles" in a tight area of clothing. Both produced a highly-localized rash—no bigger than the "needle" itself—and painful to the touch.

Others may experience a similar rash due to whatever toxin is in the Eastern Hemlock "needle".