Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate'

RHS Plant Profile
eastern hemlock 'Cole's Prostrate'

Synonyms

Tsuga canadensis 'Cole'

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Conifers Shrubs

A hardy, evergreen coniferous shrub with dark green to yellow, needle-like leaves. Makes a good groundcover plant or can be trained to grow as a small weeping shrub. A good alternative to juniper as it creates a carpet effect on banks and slopes or over walls

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Pendulous weeping, Spreading branched
Genus
Tsuga are evergreen trees, broadly conical in habit, with a drooping leading shoot,linear leaves which are white beneath, and small ovoid cones
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich moist but well-drained, acid to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds. If growing as a weeping shrub, may need staking

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to butt and root rot fungus