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Platycladus orientalis 'Smaragd'

Emerald Cedar, Smaragd Cedar

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Description

This shrub can reach about 25' tall and has small, scaled, green leaves. This is a highly combustible plant.

 

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Topiary, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.