Kansas City Landscaper’s Favorite Plant — Cole’s Prostrate Hemlock

When I am designing a Kansas City landscape I try to use unusual plants in ordinary places and ordinary plants in unusual places.  This plant is one that tends to be on the unusual side.  I love how it adds instant age to a new landscape.  It is slow growing and has relatively few pest problems in Kansas City’s Landscapes.

I have found this plant is an excellent choice for may of my landscape designs when I am looking to add an interesting and hardy low growing plant.

Coles Prostrate Hemlock

Key Benefits
This evergreen hemlock spreads along the ground showing a unige and interesting mix of branches and needles. Adds age and character to anew garden.



Average Landscape Size
Slow grower to 1 ft. tall and 4’ wide.


Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.


Sun Exposure
Full to part shade sun


Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F