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eastern hemlock 'Cole's Prostrate'

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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

Scientific classification

Species: eastern hemlock 'Cole's Prostrate' (Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate')
Genus: Tsuga
Family: Pinaceae

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Toxicity: Conifers · Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy · Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of eastern hemlock 'Cole's Prostrate'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of eastern hemlock 'Cole's Prostrate'

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eastern hemlock 'Cole's Prostrate' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

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

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