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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Platycladus orientalis (L.f.)
Franco.
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Oriental Arbor-vitae
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Cupressaceae
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4-7
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evergreen shrub or tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Dense, compact columnar or round habit, branchlets held vertically.
ADAPTABILITY:
Tolerates all but wet soils; pH adaptable, protect from wind in winter.
FUNCTIONS:
Hedge, specimen.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Arrnagement of vertical sprays facilitates damage by ice storms. Bagworms and
canker.
NATIVE RANGE:
China and Korea
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 6-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Many cultivars selected, see Dirr.
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