Russian cypress
Microbiota decussata
Russian cypress is a shrub for groundcover, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay, loam, sandy soil or acid soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 45 cm |
| Spread | 150 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 3a-7b, RHS H7 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 45 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 150 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 7b and rated H7 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, shade, clay soil, sandy soil, acid soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Russian cypress's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Astilbe 'Fanal'to flower when it does not
- Astilbe 'Visions'to edge in front
- Azaleafor height behind it
- Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'for height behind it
- Black mondo grassto edge in front
- Camelliafor height behind it