Oriental Arborvitae

Platycladus Orientalis

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Overview

Arborvitae, or Platycladus orientalis, is an elegant, evergreen conifer commonly used as a privacy screen or accent plant. Mature specimens reach 15-20 feet in height with a spread of 6-10 feet, exhibiting a narrow, conical form that requires minimal maintenance. Its dense, scale-like foliage offers year-round interest, shifting from bright green to bronze in winter. Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, proving to be hardy in Zones 6 through 11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — evergreen conifer commonly used as a privacy screen or accent plant

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — conical form that requires minimal maintenance; it can benefit from occasional pruning

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — evergreen conifer commonly used as a privacy screen or accent plant; its dense, scale-like foliage offers

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — It can reach heights of 10 to 60 feet with a spread of 10 to 25 feet; conifer / shrub for full or half

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — also known as the Oriental Thuja; it does best with full sun to partial shade exposure

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — Its dense, scale-like foliage offers year-round interest, shifting from bright green to bronze in winter; mature

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, proving to be hardy in Zones 6 through 11; transitioning

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — providing year-round interest; it is moderately drought-tolerant

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — transitioning to a bronze hue in the colder months; displaying adaptability to a range of soil conditions

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — scale-like leaves which are a vibrant green; it can reach heights of 10 to 60 feet with a spread of 10 to 25 feet

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — which is often considered pleasant and is a characteristic feature, image 35

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — The leaves emit a distinct fragrance when crushed; prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — upright cones approximately 0.5 inches long; although it requires minimal maintenance overall.<br><br>For

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — as long as the soil is well-draining; providing year-round interest

Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus Orientalis) — displaying adaptability to a range of soil conditions; conical form that requires minimal maintenance

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