Triangular scale-like yellowish-green leaves start out as flattened sprays, becoming darker green with age. Bronzes in winter.

Platycladus orientalis, commonly called oriental thuja or oriental arborvitae, typically grows as a dense, conical to columnar tree to 18-25’ tall. Also grows as a large shrub. Plants tend to open …

2024年12月10日 · Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of Platycladus orientalis (Chinese arborvitae).

Scientific name: Platycladus orientalis Pronunciation: plat-ih-KLAY-dus or-ee-en-TAY-liss Common name(s): Arborvitae Family: Cupressaceae USDA hardiness zones: 6 through 10A …

Conifer, evergreen shrub or tree, 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) high, 3-5 ft (0.9-1.5 m) wide, [as a tree it may reach 40 ft (12 m) tall], dense, globular to ovoid, with branchlets held vertically and nearly …

Two distinct forms of Platycladus orientalis seem to prevail in gardens: a 'natural' form with a more open, lax habit and grey-green leaves, and this rather compact, upright plant with yellowish …

It is a dense evergreen shrub with soft feathery foliage. New growth appears chartreuse and turns darker green with age. Overwintering the foliage becomes copper to orange in color. It is a …

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 …

Oriental arborvitae is similar in appearance to other species of arborvitae. Winter protection may be needed for this plant. Because it is typically short in stature, oriental arborvitae may be …

Platycladus orientalis is most probably a species of the transitional open woodland zone between the steppes of Inner Mongolia and the deciduous oak, oak-birch, and oak-pine forests of NE …