Overview
Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' is a conical,compact,slow-growing conifers in the genus Platycladus, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen plant, rockery and border.
About
Platycladus is a monotypic genus of evergreen coniferous trees in the cypress family Cupressaceae, containing only one species, Platycladus orientalis, also known as Chinese thuja, Oriental arborvitae, Chinese arborvitae, biota or Oriental thuja. It is native to northeastern parts of East Asia and North Asia, but is also now naturalised as an introduced species in other regions of the Asian continent.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Platycladus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Conical,Compact,Slow-growing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, Rockery, Border
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold'
- Propagation
- Seed,Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold'?
Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' need?
Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' hardy in the UK?
Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold'?
Seed,Softwood cuttings.
More in the Platycladus genus
- Platycladus orientalisoriental thuja
- Platycladus orientalis 'Elegantissima Aurea Nana'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Filiformis Erecta'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Green Cone'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Madurodam'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Sanderi'