Siberian Carpet Cypress
Microbiota decussata
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | my-kro-by-OH-tuh de-KUSS-ah-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, eventually spreading to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Hillside, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Aster (Aster); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
Prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partially shaded site, but adaptable to poor dry soils and harsh sun and wind exposures. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. May be pruned occasionally to maintain size and a tidy appearance.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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