| | | Family | Cupressaceae | | Plant Type | conifer | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 45 cm (6 - 18 in) | | Spread | 0.9 - 3.5 m (3 - 11 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | This conifer is mat forming and has greyish green foliage that is fine textured and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Bank cover, container, ground cover, foundation and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | In the winter, Microbiota decussata provides winter interest. | | |