About
Platycladus orientalis, oriental thuja, is a broadly conical, evergreen conifer producing small, scale-like leaves in flat, upright, vertical sprays and small, grey-green, woody cones with hooked scales. A popular ornamental conifer for a well-drained, sunny garden or hedge.
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.