Platycladus orientalis |
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Oriental Arborvitae |
Description
This evergreen shrub will reach about 25' tall and 15' wide. It has small leaves that are variegated gold, green and yellow; the leaves turn golden yellow in the fall. This is a highly combustible plant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Gold, Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Lawn
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.