Siberian Cypress
Shrub
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- Compact, evergreen ground cover fits perfectly in any space!
- Feathery foliage turns bronze in winter.
- Ultra-hardy, withstanding harsh winters.
- Well-suited for banks and slopes.
- Zones 2-7, sun/part sun/shade, 18" tall x 6' wide at maturity.
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Common name: Siberian cypress, Russian arborvitae
Zone: 2 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 18" x 6'
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: All year
Uses: Alpine & Rock, Edging, Foundation Planting, Ground cover, Ornamental, Rock Garden, Slopes
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to to shade (<4 hours direct sun/day).
Water: Water regularly until established. Drought tolerant in cold climates. Make sure to water during the hottest days of summer, especially in the south.
Spacing: You can plant at almost any spacing as plants will fill in.
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary, but you can feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Fallen autumn leaves can be raked from the plant without damage to it.
Maintenance & pruning: Can handle trimming in early spring if necessary.
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.