Siberian Carpet Cypress
Microbiota decussata
Cupressaceae
Growth Habit
Dwarf ShrubDescription
Low spreading habit, not exceeding 2' in height; a 14 year old plant measures 12" in height, and 15' in width. Produces graceful, lacy, plumed branches clad in awl-shaped leaves of rich green, which turn an attractive copper color in winter when plants are grown in full sun, and revert to green in the spring. When grown in partial shade, the green foliar color is retained all year. Highly drought tolerant.
Source of plant
Plantasia, Cornell Botanic Gardens, William J. Dress, Wayside Gardens, Northeast Regional Plant Introduction Station, Environmentals, Cornell Botanic Gardens
