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    • Photo of Microbiota decussata foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Also Known As

    • Russian Cypress
    • Siberian Carpet Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-30"
    • W: 60"-144"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    12-15 inch head (24-30" Std | $226

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    6-9 inch | $36

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    Microbiota decussata plant details

    Microbiota decussata is a fast-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Microbiota decussata

    Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 60 IN - 144 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Uses: fall color, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Microbiota decussata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?An extremely rare, dwarf, densely branched EG shrub? (Hillier) with small scale-like leaves and small berry-like fruits. PSh-Sh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    We had this conifer from Siberia for several years then couldn't find any source. We finally took cuttings (easy) and have a supply. This low grower (6"x24") looks somewhat like the form of a juniper but will grow in the shade. The needles are dark green in summer that will turn bronze purple in winter. It is incredibly hardy (-40??).

    By: Gossler Farms

    Bright green spring growth turns dark green summer, then bronze in fall. Hardy Zones 3-7. Deer resistant

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    A fairly rare Russian plant touted as the 'Juniper for Shade'. It's not a juniper but a 'Look Alike' but it will take shade. Delicate looking, ferny foliage is bright green in spring & takes on a bronzy-purple caste in winter. Described by the U. of Conn. as a "top notch groundcover for Part Shade". Great in groupings. Very cold hardy. Water during dry spells.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Microbiota decussata plant

    How to Grow Microbiota decussata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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