Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress (Microbiota)
Shrub
- Lush evergreen ground cover-enjoy all year round!
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Durable plant with delicate foliage.
- Perfect for small spaces.
- Zones 2-7, sun/part sun/shade, 3′ tall x 6’ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Siberian cypress, Russian cypress, Microbiota, Cypress
Zone: 2-7
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ Hours) to Part Sun (4-6 Hours).
Height x width: 1-3' tall x 4-6' wide
Flower color: Evergreen conifer, does not bloom
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Does not bloom
Features: Winter interest, space savers, Proven Winners, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Ground cover, edging, evergreen accent. Nice planted at a corner or round edge of a bed, or on a wall so its elegant fern-like foliage can over-hang it.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ Hours) to Part Sun/filtered light to shade (<4 hours direct sun/day).
Water: Average.
Space: Plant a minimum of 4' apart. Can become quite wide when mature, but this will take several seasons.
Fertilizing: Little needed. Apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended. Like all evergreens, they should not enter winter stressed from too little water, so apply water in late autumn before the ground freezes if the weather has been unusually dry.
Maintenance: Little pruning is required. Remove branches selectively as needed.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.