Evergreen Shrub – Siberian Cypress ‘Celtic Pride’

Siberian Cypress ‘Celtic Pride’ 

Botanical name: microbiota decussata 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1-3 ft in height with a 4-5 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 2-7 

Foliage color: green, purple 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: lightly shape in the spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the late spring or summer 

Landscape use: groundcover 

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, cold hardy

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: barberry spirea, yews, junipers 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested in large amounts, non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no