Wayside Gardens Pinus Hillside Creeper
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking year-round ground cover and texture.
This spreading Scots pine is the ultimate low-maintenance solution for filling awkward landscape gaps with year-round evergreen texture. While its rapid early growth requires some patience to manage, the striking winter color and deer-resistant habit make it a reliable, high-impact choice for any rock garden or border.
$65.95
Who it's for
- Landscapers needing to stabilize soil on steep slopes
- Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, evergreen groundcover
- Busy homeowners wanting a resilient, hands-off landscape plant
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate, full-coverage results
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soils
- Small-space gardeners with limited room for wide-spreading plants
Performance breakdown
Winter Visual Interest
Needle color shifts and flaking bark provide exceptional seasonal contrast.
Landscape Versatility
Low-growing habit adapts perfectly to rock gardens or border accents.
Climate Hardiness
Robust survival in zones 2 through 8 ensures reliable year-round performance.
Pest Resistance
High deer tolerance protects your investment from common garden browsing.
Growth Dynamics
Rapid early development quickly fills space before settling into maturity.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in well-drained, sunny soil.
Key Specs
SKU
27438
Genus
Pinus
Species
sylvestris
Variety
'Hillside Creeper'
Item Form
Trade Gallon
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
8 Feet
Hardiness Zones
2 - 8
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Tree Species
Pine
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