Oriental Arborvitae
Common Name: Oriental Arborvitae
Species Name: Platycladus orientalis
Family Name: Cupressaceae
Examples of Oriental ArborvitaePlatycladus orientalis
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
ID Characteristics
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 15-foot diameter, 40-foot height
- Leaves: Scale-like, tightly appressed onto branches in vertical planes
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to many soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Wind tolerant, fast growth rate; almost all old arborvitae like plants found in Stillwater are this species |
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