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Russian Cypress-Microbiota decussata-Low Maintenance Ground Cover 2 Gallon

Russian Cypress-Microbiota decussata-Low Maintenance Ground Cover 2 Gallon

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Microbiota decussata

Description

Microbiota decussata, commonly known as Russian Cypress, is a low-growing, evergreen conifer that forms a dense mat of feathery foliage. It is native to the mountainous regions of eastern Siberia and is valued for its hardiness and adaptability to various conditions. The foliage is soft and scale-like, turning a bronze-purple hue in winter.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as ground cover in rock gardens, slopes, or as a border plant. Its low maintenance and deer-resistant nature make it suitable for naturalizing in woodland gardens or as a backdrop in mixed shrub borders.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Microbiota decussata
  • Common Name Common Name: Russian Cypress
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 1-2 feet tall and 6-12 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Junipers, low-growing perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; trim to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in overly wet areas to prevent root rot
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