Pruning guide
How to prune cole's prostrate hemlock
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning cole's prostrate hemlock — FAQ
When should I prune cole's prostrate hemlock?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does cole's prostrate hemlock need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune cole's prostrate hemlock mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune cole's prostrate hemlock?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.