Chinese Arborvitae
Platycladus orientalis
Cupressaceae · coniferous tree · introduced
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This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.
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
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Apr 1-Apr 30 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Apr 15-May 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |
Diseases (12)
Hendersonia coniothyrium Berckmann's Blight Cedar Flagging Fungal agents (multiple) Leaf Blight Phomopsis spp., Kabatina spp., and Pestalotiopsis spp. Shoot Tip Dieback Diaporthe vaccinii Twig Blight Cypress tip moth Flat Headed And Shothole Borers Juniper scale Juniper fall-webworm Leafminer Spider mite Spruce bud scale
Cultivars (3)
'Franky Boy'
Common name: Franky Boy Chinese ArborvitaeFranky Boy Oriental Arborvitae; Mature height: 4 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 5
'Morgan'
Common name: Morgan Chinese ArborvitaeMorgan Oriental Arborvitae
Hardy to USDA Zone 6
'Van Hoey Smith'
Common name: Van Hoey Smith Chinese ArborvitaeVan Hoey Smith Oriental Arborvitae; Mature height: 3 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 6