Chinese Arborvitae
Platycladus orientalis
Cupressaceae · coniferous tree · introduced
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Quick Facts
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
10-15 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
Watch for this season
Twig BlightHigh
Spring Spore Release
LeafminerModerate
Adult Emergence & Egg Laying
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: Regionally Documented (5)
Pests: Regionally Documented (7)
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
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