Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate'

Also Known As

Canadian Hemlock
Cole's Weeping Hemlock

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate' plant details

Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: alpine, cascading, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, trough garden, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep green needles eventually will reach 8-12 inches high and 36 inches across. Great plant for the rock garden. Much slower growing than T. 'Sargent's Weeping'.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Zones: 3-8. Smallest of the weeping hemlocks, features tiny needles on thick gnarled branches. Can be staked for more height or let trail on its own. Landscape favorite, Bonsai, Saikei, rock garden. LiveScale©Choice-Miniature. Shipping size: 4-6 inches wide and weeping. Sorry cannot ship hemlock to Maine due to Government regulations.