Menu
+ Add

Platycladus orientalis

Oriental arborvitae

Plant photo of: Platycladus orientalis
Previous Photo     Next Photo
Information by:         Photographer: Andrea Baker SNWA

 

Description

This evergreen shrub is stately and dignified with its conical, dense and columnar shape. It can reach 18'-25' tall and 10' wide. Leaves look like scales, grouped in flat plates. This shrub is cold hardy and has valuable use as a formal hedge. It is drought tolerant when mature. This shrub tends to collect dust and look dirty; hose off to bring out the best leaf color.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.