Microbiota decussata - winter foliage colour

Microbiota decussata

Microbiota decussata

Microbiota decussata - winter foliage colour

Microbiota decussata

Microbiota decussata

Microbiota decussata

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(Russian Arborvitae) A tough, useful plant native to Russia, Microbiota decussata is a low growing, spreading, evergreen conifer with bright apple-green summer foliage which turns purple-bronze in the winter months.

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A tough, useful plant native to Russia, Microbiota decussata is a low growing, spreading, evergreen conifer with bright apple-green summer foliage which turns purple-bronze in the winter months.

Established specimens form a thick 'carpet' and therefore are very effective as ground cover plants in sun or shade. Can be grown well in a large container.

Position: Full sun or shade.
Soil: Any well drained soil.
Hardiness: Very hardy.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Spreading ground cover plant.
- Height: up to 1 m (3 ft)
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

Notes: Microbiota decussata is a sturdy plant ideal for cold, exposed gardens.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m), Ground Cover
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Alkaline
Special Features: Evergreen, Suitable for Containers

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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