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Microbiota decussata Fuzzball®

Microbiota decussata Fuzzball®
Cyprès rampant de Sibérie, Cyprès de Russie

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Beautiful improvement of the ordinary Microbiota decussata, this creeping Siberian cypress is an interesting small conifer for its nicely spreading habit, its winter colours ranging from bronze to violet, and its great resistance to cold and drought. Slow-growing, it works wonders in rock gardens and eventually forms an excellent ground cover.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -40°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to December
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Description

The Microbiota decussata 'Fuzzball' is a variety of Siberian creeping cypress selected for its more bushy spreading habit, in the shape of a fountain, and its feathery foliage that takes on beautiful bronze to violet tones in winter. Its growth is slow but regular, and it eventually forms a nice rockery subject and a good ground cover, useful for dressing a large slope or a bed. Extremely hardy and drought-resistant, this conifer thrives in the sun or even in shade, in any well-drained soil, including poor and chalky soils.

The Microbiota decussata Fuzzball descends from a conifer endemic to a very restricted area limited to the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, located in the Russian Far East. It belongs to the cypress family, which includes related species such as cypresses and chamaecyparis. This Fuzzball variety, introduced in 2008, retains its juvenile foliage, which is softer and finer, throughout its life. It has a compact and spreading habit, eventually reaching 80 cm (31.5 in) in height and 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in spread after many years. Like the wild species, it is adapted to the harshest temperatures and climates, as well as arid areas. The gracefully spreading and gracefully arched branches, beautifully tiered, somewhat resemble fern fronds. The evergreen foliage in winter consists of tiny imbricate scale-like leaves arranged flat on the branches. From spring to autumn, the foliage has a light green colour, gradually turning bronze, sometimes tinged with purple in cold climates, in winter.

The Microbiota decussata Fuzzball is an extraordinary rockery conifer, very frugal, which allows to beautify the most difficult areas of the garden, in plain or in mountain. It is without reservation in a dry garden, on a large slope, among rocks, above a wall or a low wall, or against the house to hide the foundations. It goes well with geometric lines and masonry works. It also adapts very well to container cultivation. The real graphic qualities of conifers naturally impose themselves in the design of a contemporary garden. These plants with reassuring permanence structurally mark a bed, mark the paths, border the terrace, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood. They go well with tousled grasses like stipa, or heathers (Erica x darleyensis, Erica multiflora) with very complementary temperament. The key is to play with volumes and colours.

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Microbiota decussata Fuzzball® (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Microbiota

Species

decussata

Cultivar

Fuzzball®

Family

Cupressaceae

Other common names

Cyprès rampant de Sibérie, Cyprès de Russie

Origin

Russia

Product reference1007402

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Planting and care

The Microbiota decussata Fuzzball is planted from September to November and from February to June in well-drained, fairly light soil, even limestone and poor soil. A rocky or sandy soil that is occasionally dry does not bother it. Choose a sunny or semi-shaded spot. Soak the roots well before planting. Add organic amendment at planting and water generously in the first few years, in case of prolonged drought. Apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and cultivate the soil in summer. This very hardy conifer fears heavy, waterlogged soils in winter. Pruning is not recommended, on the contrary, as this plant expresses its full potential when allowed to grow freely. If necessary, pruning should be done in July. In this case, take care to only prune the young shoots, as the old branches, devoid of needles, do not regenerate.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -40°C (USDA zone 3) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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