Chinese arborvitae
Platycladus orientalis
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A narrow, columnar evergreen conifer with soft, scale-like foliage that turns bronze or brown in winter. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and works well as a windbreak or accent plant.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A narrow, columnar evergreen conifer with soft, scale-like foliage that turns bronze or brown in winter. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and works well as a windbreak or accent plant.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Chinese arborvitae grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation