Platycladus orientalis 'Sunkist'

Oriental Arborvitae, Chinese Arborvitae

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 2A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Screen, specimen
Height 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Pyramidal