Botanical Name: Microbiota decussata Add
Common Name: Siberian Carpet Cypress  
Plant photo of: Microbiota decussata
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
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  • Description

  • Notes

Microbiota decussata is an evergreen shrub. Neat sprawling shrub that resembles a trailing arborvitae. Grows to 1.5 ft. tall, 7-8 ft. wide, with many horizontal or trailing plumelike branches closely set with scalelike leaves.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.