Modulus of Elasticity.
1,270,000.
Modulus of Rupture.
10,400.
Remarks.
Canadensis refers to Canada, the locality where tree excels. [p164]
FOOTNOTES
The Southern or Carolina Hemlock (T. caroliniana) resembles Hemlock. The Western Hemlock (T. heterophylla, Alaska to California) attains height of 180 feet, diameter of 9 feet, and is said to afford heavier and better wood. This tree is known by the following names (Sudworth):
- Western Hemlock, Hemlock Spruce (Cal.).
- Hemlock (Oreg., Idaho, Wash.).
- Alaska Pine (Northwestern Lumberman).
- Prince Albert's Fir, Western Hemlock Fir, California Hemlock Spruce (England).
"The Western Hemlock." Allen, U. S. Forestry Bureau Bulletin No. 33.