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CELTIC PRIDE®

Siberian Cypress

Microbiota decussata

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  • Super hardy
  • Disease resistant
  • Deer resistant
Description

Siberian cypress is a hardy, low-growing evergreen for sun or shade, but the species is often plagued with tip die-back. Celtic Pride® Siberian cypress solves that with superior disease resistance and winter color. Its soft, fern-like green foliage spreads low along the ground and transitions to an attractive russet color in winter. Cold tolerant to USDA zone 2, Celtic Pride® Microbiota decussata is an extremely hardy shrub. This shade-tolerant shrub is perfect for low-maintenance mass plantings, edging, or as a groundcover. It's also so deer-resistant that it's in the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Deer Proof™ program. Celtic Pride® is a welcome alternative to juniper for those with semi-shaded conditions.

USDA Zone
2 - 7 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 3'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils are preferred. Tolerates some dryness in soil once established.

Pruning

Little needed. Control spread by pruning out branches as required.

Uses

Mass plantings; groundcover; edging; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Though its color and habit is best with a minimum of six hours of sun, microbiota tolerates shade better than most conifers. Fine textured foliage is soft to the touch.

  • Tag: Celtic Pride® Microbiota Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Celtic Pride® Microbiota Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Celtic Pride® Microbiota Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Celtic Pride® Microbiota Benchcard

    • Features: Evergreen, Fall interest, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Microbiota, Common name: Siberian Cypress, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

    Features: Evergreen, Fall interest, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Microbiota, Common name: Siberian Cypress, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage