30 Seeds Oriental Arborvitae Platycladus orientalis Evergreen Ornamental Tree

Oriental Arborvitae is a durable evergreen conifer prized for its dense, upright habit and soft, fan-like foliage. It grows into a compact, conical tree that works well as a specimen, hedge, or screen, offering year-round green structure and a tidy appearance with minimal fuss.

Its fine-textured foliage keeps a rich green color through the seasons, making it a reliable backdrop in mixed borders or a standalone accent in lawns and courtyards. The wood and foliage are traditionally used in ornamental landscaping, and the plant adapts to a range of settings once established. It responds well to pruning and can be shaped for formal hedges or left to grow naturally.
Species: Platycladus orientalis
Type: Evergreen conifer
Plant_Habit: Upright, compact, conical
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for 4-6 weeks, then surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Sow indoors in trays, barely cover seed, keep at 60-70F
Spacing: 3-6 feet apart for hedges
Notes: Tolerates drought once established; low maintenance and suitable for containers when young