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Siberian Carpet Cypress
Microbiota decussata
Pronunciation: my-kro-by-OH-tuh de-KUSS-ah-tuh
SKU #06162
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, eventually spreading to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green, scale-like foliage that becomes coppery brown in winter. An adaptable conifer that provides excellent textural contrast to broad-leaved shrubs or perennials. Well-suited for use in rock gardens, as a specimen plant, or massed as an easy-care ground cover. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Poolside, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Aster (Aster); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green, scale-like foliage that becomes coppery brown in winter. An adaptable conifer that provides excellent textural contrast to broad-leaved shrubs or perennials. Well-suited for use in rock gardens, as a specimen plant, or massed as an easy-care ground cover. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Poolside, Ground Cover, Hillside |
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| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Aster (Aster); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Siberian Carpet Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Siberian Carpet Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Siberian Carpet Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Siberian Carpet Cypress?
Siberian Carpet Cypress is Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Siberian Carpet Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Siberian Carpet Cypress grow?
Siberian Carpet Cypress has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Siberian Carpet Cypress in my landscape?
Siberian Carpet Cypress is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Poolside, Ground Cover, Hillside.
What color is the foliage of Siberian Carpet Cypress?
Siberian Carpet Cypress has Light Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Siberian Carpet Cypress?
Good companion plants for Siberian Carpet Cypress include: Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Aster (Aster); Russian Sage (Perovskia).
How do I care for Siberian Carpet Cypress?
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.
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