Botanical Name: Common Names:
Thuja orientalis Shirls Supreme Oriental Arborvitae, Oriental Thuja, Chinese Thuja, Biota, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees, Conifers Dense, Oval, Pyramida
Description:
A slow growing shrub to small tree conifer with golden/green flattened foliage that form a pyramidal shape. It can eventually get to 3m tall in 10 years. Will respond to light pruning to form a dense hedge or shaped feature. Makes a lovely feature specimen plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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