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Microbiota decussata Fuzzball®
Microbiota decussata Fuzzball®
Microbiota decussata Fuzzball®
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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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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.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.