Platycladus orientalis
Oriental Arborvitae

Previously known as:  Thuja orientalis
Platycladus orientalis - Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Spring/summer/fall); Bronze (Turns dull brown to bronze in winter, depending on variety)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown
 Ultimate Height:
18-25 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10-15 feet
 Fruiting Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Best in at least fairly moist soils
 Range:
Korea, Northern China
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Scale-like leaves smaller (0.06-0.08" long) than Thuja and lack a visible waxy coating. Leaves more adpressed on lateral branchlets, and more free and spreading on leading shoots. No conspicuous leaf gland as in Thuja occidentalis. Branchlets are flattened, vertical, and somewhat parallel. Cone scales have distinct hooks at the bottom (unlike Thuja).
  Special Characteristics:
  • Hedge 277
  • Screen 190
  • Specimen 630
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Slow Growth Rate 272

    • Additional Information

    Best in at least fairly moist soils, and with fairly high humidity. Habit tends toward becoming thinner (open) with age. Subject to "winter-burn" near the edge of its useful range. Certain forms provide very positive accent, but can be over-used. Bagworms can also be a problem.

    When Platycladus orientalis has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    No Flowering Observations Available

    Fruiting

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    17 Platycladus orientalis found

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