Russian arbor-vitae

How to Grow and Care for Russian arbor-vitae

Russian arbor-vitae · Microbiota decussata
Also known as: Siberian carpet cypress

Grows well in most moderately fertile soils in full sun. Useful in the shrub border, the leaves turn bronze in winter sometimes giving the impression that the plant has died

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Planting and Growing Russian arbor-vitae

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleInfrequent deep irrigation, let soil fully dry between watering cycles
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grows well in most moderately fertile soils in full sun. Useful in the shrub border, the leaves turn bronze in winter sometimes giving the impression that the plant has died

How to Water Russian arbor-vitae?

Infrequent deep irrigation, let soil fully dry between watering cycles

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Russian arbor-vitae?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Russian arbor-vitae?

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What Soil Is Best for Russian arbor-vitae?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Russian arbor-vitae?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Russian arbor-vitae?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Russian arbor-vitae?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Russian arbor-vitae?

Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Russian arbor-vitae?

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How to Care for Russian arbor-vitae in Winter?

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How to Plant Russian arbor-vitae?

Grows well in most moderately fertile soils in full sun. Useful in the shrub border, the leaves turn bronze in winter sometimes giving the impression that the plant has died

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How to Repot Russian arbor-vitae?

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How to Harvest Russian arbor-vitae?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Russian arbor-vitae

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Attributes of Russian arbor-vitae

Plant typeShrubs · Conifers
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginPrimorye

Scientific Classification

Species
Microbiota decussata
Genus
Microbiota
Family
Cupressaceae
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