Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Microbiota

Species:

Microbiota decussata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash