Microbiota decussata
Russian Arborvitae

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Evergreen that sometimes has a bronze to purple cast in the colder months)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
1 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-12 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is fairly adaptable
 Range:
Russia
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Flattened sprays of branches, similar to Thuja, but the shoot tips droop. The softly and finely textured leaves are generally scale-like (although more needle-like in shade or on younger plants).
  Special Characteristics:
  • Bank Cover 48
  • Groundcover 54
  • Groupings 199
  • Mass Plantings 278
  • Drought Tolerant 280
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 186
  • Notable Texture 278

    • Additional Information

    The Russian Arborvitae is a low spreading, groundcover conifer that was discovered in Russia in 1921. It is generally easy to grow and can be a good substitute for Juniper in part shade situations, although it is best in full sun. This plant is not tolerant of extreme heat. Seeds of this plant can remain in a dormant state for up to 28 months.

    4 Microbiota decussata found

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12014_00173*EWARN
    22014_00173*BVAWT
    32014_00173*FVAWT
    42014_00173*AWARN

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