Species: Microbiota decussata

(mye-kro-bye-oh'tah dee-cu-say'tah)

Microbiota decussata

Russian Arborvitae; Siberian Cypress

Found on Course Walks

Evergreens with Scales

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars exist for this species, most are rare/not particularly of note. However due to the growing popularity of the species as a whole it is likely that many more and more interesting selections will be made in the future.

'Celtic Pride', 'Drew's Blue', 'Fuzzball', 'Gold Spot', 'Jacobsen'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Groundcover

Height: 1' - (spread is variable)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: spreading groundcover

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: Best in semi-shade. Very intolerant of poor drainage

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to Siberia; transplant B & B or containerized in spring or fall

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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