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Platycladus orientalis /Oriental Arborvitae
Classical form of the arborvitae
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Scientific Name:
Platycladus orientalis
Common Name:
Oriental Arborvitae
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Height:
15-20 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Fruit present:
Summer, Fall
Fruit color:
Green, Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
This shrub has a pyramidal or teardrop shape and flattened branches. Survives well in urban areas and has a high drought tolerance. It is too often used in home foundation plantings where the form is out of place and where it soon outgrows the limited space.