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Russian arborvitae is a coniferous evergreen shrub that grows in a spreading mat or low mound, a lot like creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis). The foliage is held in flat sprays which curve gracefully downward at the tips. Foliage and shoots are bright yellowish green, turning dirty brown or purplish in winter. The leaves are like sharp pointed triangular scales, just 1/8 in (0.3 cm) long, and closely held to the twigs. Shade-grown specimens may produce some needlelike leaves as well. The cones are tiny, 1/8 in (0.3 cm) long, with leathery pale brown scales enclosing a single seed. Russian arborvitae doesn't get over 1-2 ft (0.3-0.6 m) tall, but its spread is indefinite. Russian arborvitae can be distinguished from the groundcover junipers by its downward nodding stem tips.
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Russian arborvitae makes an excellent groundcover, indeed one of the finest of the coniferous evergreens for gardeners in cold climates. It thrives in a wide variety of soils and can tolerate more shade than most coniferous evergreens. It performs well in dry, windy sites. Russian arborvitae is often used in rock gardens and as edging along paths and borders. Russian arborvitae is a lacy, fine textured groundcover, light green in summer and purplish brown in winter.
Features Steve Christman 10/15/00; updated 4/2/04
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