Microbiota decussata - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Russian arbor-vitae (Microbiota decussata) is a small shrub that grows broadly and usually reaches a height of around 60 cm and a width of around 2 metres. Its scale-like leaves have a medium green colour. They turn a beautiful bronze colour in winter. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers humusy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Tolerant to pruning * Late frost-sensitive, shade-tolerant

Leaves
The Russian arbor-vitae is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, opposite, scale-shaped. With its bronze-coloured foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
Siberia.

Frost hardiness
The Russian arbor-vitae has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Russian arbor-vitae is a spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 60 cm and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 2 - 3 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Fruit
The fruits of Microbiota decussata are particularly decorative.

Use
Tub, solitary, ground cover, landscape

Root
Microbiota decussata is a heartroot.