About
Platycladus orientalis 'Hillieri' is an ornamental form of the oriental thuja producing the characteristic flat, vertical sprays of scale-like foliage of the species in a shapely, selected form. A rewarding conifer for a well-drained, sunny garden.
About the genus
Platycladus orientalis, the oriental thuja, is an evergreen, conical conifer with small, scale-like leaves in flat, vertical sprays and small, grey, hooked-scaled cones. Popular as a specimen or hedging conifer in sunny, well-drained gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.