Botanical Name: Microbiota decussata
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Common Name: Siberian Cypress  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Siberian cypress is a very low, wide-spreading, evergreen shrub similar in appearance to juniper. It has scale-like leaves that are bright green and feathery, with a coppery-brown fall color. Texture is softer and less prickly than that of juniper. Moderate growing to about 6 to 18 inches tall and 4 to 6 feet wide.
Grow in well-drained, loamy soils in part shade. It is listed as being tolerant of full sun, but in our arid, hot summers, they tend to suffer when not afforded mid-day protection. Its feathery, layered appearance is diminished by shearing, so prune selectively (see Guides).