A low, spreading conifer with lacy, arching sprays of green foliage that turn bronze-purple in winter. An extremely hardy, shade-tolerant groundcover for banks and under trees.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 2 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Siberian Carpet Cypress
Botanically, Microbiota decussata is a slow-growing spreading groundcover in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Siberian Carpet Cypress
Siberian Carpet Cypress suits cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Siberian Carpet Cypress does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Siberian Carpet Cypress is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Siberian Carpet Cypress in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Siberian Carpet Cypress in the garden
Siberian Carpet Cypress earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Siberian Carpet Cypress with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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