Platycladus orientalis

Oriental Arborvitae, Chinese Arborvitae

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color n/a
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, hedge, screen, specimen
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage