Microbiota

Siberian dwarf arborvitae ( Microbiota decussata )

The Siberian dwarf arborvitae or juniper subjects ( Microbiota decussata ) is the only species in the genus Microbiota and belongs to the subfamily of Cupressoideae in the family of the cypress family ( Cupressaceae ). Although this species is listed in the Russian Red List of endangered species, but it is not seriously threatened, their sites have been rarely visited. 1923, the species was discovered, her discovery was kept secret for 50 years of the Soviet Union.

Dissemination

The home is the Siberian Mountains ( Russia). This style only has locations in the Sikhote - Alin mountains in Primorsky Krai, near the river Partizanskaya (formerly Sutschan ).

Description

The Siberian dwarf arborvitae is an evergreen shrub that reaches a height of 0.5 meters from Wild site and in arboretums of 1 meter. The bark is brown. The leaves can have three different forms. At the coniferous branches the flaky leaves are about 2 mm long and 2 mm wide. At the branches that do not carry the pin oval leaves are dotted and have elliptical glands on the top ( shade leaves have no such glands. ). Some leaves may be needle- shaped. The leaves are light green in summer and change color in the winter copper-colored.

The Siberian dwarf - life tree is monoecious getrenntgeschlechtig ( monoecious ). The female cones are up to 6 mm long and 3 mm wide, they are dry at maturity; the cone scales are 3 mm long. Each pin produces only a wingless seeds, they are smooth and brown. Pollination is in April to May and the seeds are ripe in August-October of the same year.

These shrubs are relatively fire resistant. The essential oils ignite, but that does not lead to greater damage to the bushes.

Use

The Siberian dwarf tree of life is used as an ornamental plant as a ground cover in gardens and public green spaces. He is known for his cold and drought resistance.

Swell

• Description from conifers.org - The Gymnosperm Database. (English )