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MICROBIOTA decussata
Commonly known as Russian cypress
Dense prostrate coniferous shrub which is extremely hardy and comes from Siberia. Foliage turns bronze in winter
£17.50 each
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Good to know
Similar to the spreading junipers. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Russia (southeastern Siberia) -
EvergreenFlat sprays of triangular, scale-like leaves.
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Fully hardy
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Brown
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Entire
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Height
To 1m (39in) -
Spread
Indefinite.
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Conifer
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Prostrate to low mound-forming. Suitable for ground cover.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Sizeto 1m (39in)
indefinite.
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