Microbiota decussata

Common name
Russian Arbor-Vitae
Siberian Carpet Cypress

Family
Cupressaceae

Genus
Microbiota are low-growing or prostrate evergreen coniferous shrubs with tiny triangular green scale-like leaves becoming bronze in winter; flowers and cones are small and inconspicuous. In its natural habitat it can be found on slops and boulder fields with little soil and deep snow cover in winter.

Details
Microbiota Decussata is unusual  low spreading conifer with small scale[1]like green foliage turning bronze-purple in the winter. A great conifer for ground cover. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery. 

For more ideas on how you can place conifers within your garden take a look at our blog post here: Best Conifers for Ground Cover.

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Deciduous.
Foliage Colour: Green, bronze-purple needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre.
Ultimate Height: 0.1 - 0.5m.
Ultimate Spread: 1 - 1.5m.
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Special Attributes: The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded this tree the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.