Chinese Arborvitae

Platycladus orientalis

Cupressaceae · conifer · introduced

Quick Facts

Height

4–6 ft

Growth Rate

Fast

Light

Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Adaptable

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zone Zones 4b–9b

Bloom Time

Non-flowering

Origin

Korea, Manchuria and northern China

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
New growth flush BBCH 11	Feb 15-Mar 15	Lighter-colored new growth visible at branch tips
Bloom start BBCH 61	Apr 1-Apr 30	First open flowers visible; flowers yellow
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	Apr 15-May 15	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71	Jun 1-Aug 31	Fruit or seed structures forming; fruit color: brown
Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85	Sep 1-Nov 30	Fruit fully colored and ripened; seed dispersal may begin

Franky Boy

Common name: Franky Boy Chinese ArborvitaeFranky Boy Oriental Arborvitae; Mature height: 4 ft

Morgan

Common name: Morgan Chinese ArborvitaeMorgan Oriental Arborvitae

Van Hoey Smith

Common name: Van Hoey Smith Chinese ArborvitaeVan Hoey Smith Oriental Arborvitae; Mature height: 3 ft