Russian arbor-vitae
Also known as: Siberian carpet cypress
M. decussata is a prostrate, evergreen shrubby conifer making a wide, dense mat, with small scale-like leaves turning bronze-purple in winter. Flowers inconspicuous, fruit berry-like, yellow-brown, 3mm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- Russian arbor-vitae (Microbiota decussata)
- Genus
- Microbiota
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Conifers
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Russian arbor-vitae
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Russian arbor-vitae
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Russian arbor-vitae care guide
- Infrequent deep irrigation, let soil fully dry between watering cycles
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Infrequent deep irrigation, let soil fully dry between watering cycles
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrows 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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