Microbiota decussata |
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Siberian Carpet Cypress |
Description
Microbiota decussata is an evergreen groundcover that neatly sprawls around resembling a trailing arborvitae. Grows to 1.5' tall, 7'-8' wide, with many horizontal or trailing plume-like branches closely set with scale-like leaves. This groundcover is beautiful under trees as it likes filtered sun. It cascades gracefully down hillsides. Foliage is bright green and scale like, turning coppery in fall with cold weather.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Conifer, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.