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Tsuga canadensis Cole's Prostrata

Cole's Prostrate Canadian Hemlock (Cole's Prostrate Eastern Hemlock)

Habitually it grows close to the ground like a spreading juniper. The drooping branches of soft green foliage follow the contours of the ground often exposing the plant's silver bark.

  • »  Slow-growing prostrate habit
  • »  Dark green foliage contrasts with older exposed silver-white bark
  • »  Makes an interesting small specimen or ground cover
  • »  Tolerates dense shade

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Habit
• Prostrate
• Spreading
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrata'

This hemlock cultivar is an excellent alternative to spreading junipers.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrata'

This plant forms a unique low maintenance evergreen, ideal in any rock garden as a flat, creeping spreader. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore, inner city or streetside plantings should be avoided. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.