Young conifer among mature Norway Spruce, Haldon Forest
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Young conifer among mature Norway Spruce, Haldon Forest
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 19 May 2018
Either natural regeneration is taking place or there has been some underplanting, using the spruce as a shade-casting nurse. The foliage and the elegant form suggest Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla). The foliage is similar to Yew but of varying length.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.607477
Longitude
-3.55873