Siberian Cypress

About this plant

The Siberian Cypress (Microbiota decussata) is a captivating evergreen shrub that offers unique texture and year-round interest to the landscape. Its delicate, scale-like foliage emerges bright green in spring, transitioning to a rich bronze or purplish hue in colder months, providing seasonal color without shedding. This adaptable conifer forms an elegant, ground-hugging mat or a gently mounding form, making it an excellent choice for a variety of garden applications. Native to the harsh Siberian mountains, this tough plant is remarkably cold hardy and tolerant of a range of growing conditions, thriving where many other evergreens might struggle. Its fine-textured branches drape beautifully, softening edges and providing a naturalistic feel to rock gardens, borders, or as an attractive groundcover in dappled shade. Siberian Cypress is a low-maintenance gem that offers sophisticated appeal with minimal effort. Its disease resistance and tolerance for urban conditions make it a smart choice for both residential and commercial landscapes seeking enduring beauty and resilience.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates or with adequate moisture. Protect from hot, drying winds. Little pruning is required, only to remove dead or damaged branches.