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Old 7-Mar-2004   #3
Carl_Bergstrom
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Hello,

Tsuga Mertensiana is a mountain hemlock, not a larch. This species is a very slow grower, so even in the ground you're not going to get really rapid increases in girth.

Nonetheless, it is a lovely bonsai species well suited to growing in the Pacific Northwest - enjoy!

Best regards,
Carl
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