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Microbiota decussata

Russian Cypress

Groundcover conifer with small fern-like sprays of green foliage that can spread over several feet with time. In winter, green foliage turns a lovely bronze purple. Best in moist but well-drained soil. Evergreen.


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Attributes
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Winter Interest
Foliage Color
Copper/Bronze
Green
Purple
Best Usage
Groundcover
Mass Planting
Naturalizing
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist
Good Drainage
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Winter
Exposure
Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Additional Information about Microbiota decussata

Groundcover conifer with small fern-like sprays of green foliage that can spread over several feet with time. In winter, green foliage turns a lovely bronze purple. Best in moist but well-drained soil. Evergreen.

Although it will tolerate part shade, it looks its best in full sun.