Melinda Myers

Russian Cypress

Botanical Name

Microbiota decussata

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

12(28) inches

Width

15 feet

Flowers

Monoecious

Fall Color

Bronzy-purple

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained to dry

Planting & Care

• Does not do well in clay soils
• Good groundcover

Problems

None serious