Platycladus orientalis
Oriental Arborvitae
Description
This evergreen shrub will reach about 25' tall and 15' wide. It has small leaves that are variegated gold, green and yellow; the leaves turn golden yellow in the fall. This is a highly combustible plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Gold, Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Lawn
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).