Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis)
Oriental arborvitae, also known as Oriental thuja, Chinese arborvitae
Platycladus orientalis, commonly known as Oriental arborvitae, is a small evergreen tree native to East Asia. Uniquely, it is the sole species in the Platycladus genus. This tree is frequently grown for ornamental purposes and also valued for its wood.
Key Facts About Oriental arborvitae
Attributes of Oriental arborvitae
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 20 m
Spread
6 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue Yellow
Flower Size
2 mm
Flower Color
Green Yellow
Scientific Classification of Oriental arborvitae
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pines and allies
Family
Cypress
Genus
Platycladus
Species
Oriental arborvitae