30 Seeds Oriental Arborvitae Platycladus orientalis Evergreen Tree

Oriental Arborvitae is a durable evergreen conifer known for its upright, fan-like sprays of foliage and dense, columnar to pyramidal growth habit. It is widely valued for hedges, screens, windbreaks, specimen planting, and container growing, offering year-round structure and a tidy, formal appearance in the landscape.

This versatile conifer works well in mixed borders, foundation plantings, and privacy rows, and it can also be trained for topiary or grown in large containers on patios. Its dense branching habit supports use as a background plant, and the foliage holds its color through the cooler months. Grow it in a sunny site with well-drained soil, water regularly while establishing, and shear lightly as needed to maintain the desired shape.
Species: Platycladus orientalis
Type: Evergreen conifer
Plant_Habit: Upright, columnar to pyramidal
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Cold stratification may improve results; surface sow and press lightly into soil
Sowing: Start indoors in trays or pots, keep moist and warm
Spacing: 3-6 feet apart for hedges; wider for specimen plants
Notes: Slow to moderate growth; tolerates shearing and container culture