Siberian Cypress | Plant Profile

Siberian Cypress (Microbiota decussata) are small evergreen needled shrubs. These shrubs are significantly wider than tall, up to 7x. The solf-needled foliage resembles large feathers. These multiseason interest shrubs have bright green foliage in the summer that changes to purple in winter.

Siberian Cypress prefers average fertility, moist, well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade in the hottest months of summer may be appreciated.

Siberian Cypress are groundcover shrubs that are often used as erosion control or as a low maintenance feature on banks or slopes. They are similar to juniper groundcovers in appearance, but have a better shade tolerance than junipers.