Botanical Name: Common Names:
Microbiota decussata Siberian Cypress, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs, Conifers Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Spreading prostrate Conifer with dense soft feather-like green foliage that turns bronze in Winter. Perfect groundcover that is ideal for rockeries, embankments and formal gardens. Great for hot, dry positions. Grows approx. 30cm tall x 1-2m wide. Also available in a topiary standard.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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