Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress

Microbiota decussata 'Prides'

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Feathery Foliage Spreads 12 Feet Wide, Creating Soft Evergreen Ground Cover Drifts
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 2-7
Grows 2 ft Tall, 6 ft Wide
Evergreen Year-Round Color and Privacy
Excellent Foundation Planting in Cottage Gardens

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This tough evergreen is incredibly versatile, thriving in everything from full sun (6+ hours) to full shade. While it handles deep shade well, you will see denser foliage and superior winter color with a few hours of sun.
Soil: It adapts to most soil types but absolutely requires good drainage to prevent root rot. If you have heavy clay, amend the planting site with compost or plant slightly above grade to ensure water moves away from the roots.

Watering Requirements

Water deeply once a week during the first year to help the extensive root system establish, checking more frequently during heatwaves. Once established, Celtic Pride® is quite drought-tolerant, though consistent moisture helps maintain lush, vibrant green foliage and prevents browning tips during extreme heat.

Pruning Tips

Pruning is rarely needed due to its naturally neat, low-mounding habit, but if shaping is desired, do it in early spring before new growth emerges. You can also lightly trim back any wayward branches in late spring to maintain a tidy appearance, much like a quick trim to even out a haircut.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a slow-release, balanced evergreen fertilizer in early spring just as new growth begins to push. Avoid fertilizing after mid-summer, as late feeding can encourage tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before winter freezes arrive.

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Groundcover, Drought resistant
Hardiness Zone	3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Sunlight	Full sun, Partial shade
Height	2 ft
Width	6 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Spreading
Blooms In	Spring
Flower Color	Green
Foliage Color	Green
Suitable Space	Indoors, Outdoors
Botanical Name	Microbiota decussata 'Prides'
Species	decussata
Cultivar	Prides
Class	Pinopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Soft Texture Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress

Special Variety was Rescued from Soviet Russia
Lovely, Fern-Like Foliage
Compact Spreading Evergreen
Uniform Growth Habit
Rugged Plant Resists Tip Die-Back
Adds Year-Round Color and Texture
Arctic Cold Hardy
Exceptionally Easy Care
Can Be Grown in Containers
Limited Pruning
Deer Rarely Bother This Choice

Making thoughtful plant choices to achieve your landscape goals can be a joyful and rewarding process. The Proven Winners® team of plant scientists make it easy!

Feathery Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress (Microbiota decussata 'Prides') offers low-lying, soft drifts of fine textured foliage. Leverage these durable, spreading evergreens to put the finishing touches in your planting designs.

These cold-hardy creepers tolerate sun or partial shade. Use them throughout your front and backyards to tie the look together.

Once they are installed and their root systems are established...these versatile low shrubs become bulletproof. They show excellent disease resistance, and can even tolerate a brief drought after the first few seasons.

Charming Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress develops flat, densely held sprays of mid-toned green. The color deepens with a pretty purple overcast during the cold season.

Cover ground with its airy, graceful branches. Lush Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress is soft to the touch; and delivers year-round texture and color.

This special plant was brought out of Soviet Russia for the landscape trade. Use it to tell a brave story of freedom in your landscape.

Deer don't usually bother this handsome choice. It lives through the roughest, toughest winters America can throw at it.

Place your order for this reliable evergreen groundcover You'll love the high performance of our expertly grown Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress!

How to Use Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress in the Landscape

Plant a row of Celtic Pride near the edge of paved paths for an excellent edging plant. Space them five feet apart and allow 30 inches away from the path, so their furthest spray will softly cross over the boundary.

Give them room to develop from their crown into the mature spread listed on the Plant Highlights. Preplanning for the visual effect you want will reduce most—if not all—pruning tasks.

Add them as an underplanting to taller evergreen shrubs or trees. Or create a blissfully easy-care lawn planting underneath an ornamental Redbud or Flowering Dogwood tree from our extensive online collection.

This choice keeps everyone with an opinion happy. Kids can't resist running their hands along the downturned tips of the fluffy foliage!

Celtic Pride is a great choice to include near your outdoor entertainment area. Keep them in long planter boxes, or add to patio beds with Beverly™ Eleganza® Hybrid Tea Rose and Spartan Juniper Spiral Topiary as a formal accent.

Dress them up or down. This choice looks great in foundation plantings and in mixed borders.

But there is something almost magical about a mass planting of Celtic Price Siberian Cypress running down the length of a slope. This larger-than-life application gives everyone a chance to study the small, organic hills and valleys and the way the sprays lift and dip in the wind.

Add them to a mixed planting on a steep hill for a fantastic garden feature. Run a collection of Sumac with landscape Juniper shrubs and finish with several staggered rows of Celtic Pride closer to ground level.

You'll turn a liability into a landscape asset!

#ProPlantTips for Care

This cold-hardy plant prefers well-drained soil. Give it at least four hours of direct sunlight a day for top-notch color.

Apply a moderate amount of water on a consistent basis. Use mulch to keep the roots cool, but pull it back away from touching the trunk.

Weed newly installed mass plantings as the canopies grow together and touch. You may want to shape with light trimming in spring, but shouldn't need to do much beyond that.

Fertilize with an evergreen formula according to the directions. The best support you can give your new plants is to use Nature Hills Root Booster during planting for life-long benefits that never wear out.

In deer country, all newly installed plant material should get an application of Deer Repellent. Protect your landscaping investment by reapplying as directed by the label.

Make the most of your Great Outdoors with these very special plants that bring the big picture home. Enjoy your freedom from toil and stress with the showy good looks of this Proven Winner.

Order Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress from Nature Hills today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA planting zones is Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress hardy in?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress is hardy in USDA zones 2-8, making it exceptionally cold tolerant. This arctic-hardy evergreen survives the harshest North American winters. Plant it confidently in northern climates where other groundcovers fail.

How tall and wide does Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress grow at maturity?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads 3-4 feet wide at maturity. This low-growing evergreen makes an excellent groundcover or edging plant. Space plants 5 feet apart for proper coverage, available at naturehills.com.

What are the light requirements for Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress—full sun, part sun, or shade?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions. This adaptable evergreen tolerates a range of light exposures, making it versatile for various landscape positions. Plant it in morning sun with afternoon shade in hotter climates for best results.

Is Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress deer-resistant?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress is rarely bothered by deer, making it an excellent choice for areas with deer pressure. This hardy evergreen groundcover maintains its attractive feathery foliage throughout the seasons without needing protection. Plant it confidently in exposed locations where deer frequent.

What type of soil does Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress prefer, and does it need well-drained soil?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress adapts to most soil types but performs best in well-drained conditions. This rugged evergreen tolerates brief droughts once established after the first few seasons. Avoid waterlogged areas for optimal growth and disease resistance when shopping at Nature Hills.

How cold hardy is Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress, especially in zone 2 winters?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress is exceptionally cold hardy and thrives through zone 2 winters, tolerating the roughest conditions America can deliver. This Arctic-hardy evergreen was originally rescued from Soviet Russia, proving its ability to withstand extreme cold. Plant it confidently in your coldest exposures for reliable year-round performance.

What care does Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress require—is it low-maintenance and does it need pruning?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress is exceptionally low-maintenance once established, requiring minimal care and limited pruning. This hardy evergreen shows excellent disease resistance and can tolerate brief droughts after the first few seasons. Simply allow it to spread naturally for best results.

Can Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress be used as a groundcover on slopes or in shady spots?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress excels as groundcover on slopes and thrives in partial shade conditions. Its spreading, low-lying growth habit and established root system make it ideal for erosion control on challenging terrain. Space plants 5 feet apart for proper coverage.

Is Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress drought-tolerant once established?

Celtic Pride® Siberian Cypress becomes drought-tolerant after establishment, typically within the first few seasons. This hardy evergreen can tolerate brief dry periods once its root system is well-developed. Ensure consistent watering during the first 1-2 years to establish strong roots.