Thuja Oirentalis (Chinese Arborvitae)

Thuja orientalis, commonly known as the Chinese Arborvitae or Thuja is a conifer native to Asia. Its range extends across mainly China.
The Chinese Arborvitae is a small evergreen conifer, reaching a height of 10 m (33 ft). The trunk can be pale brown or dark brown and reach 40 cm diameter. The leaves / needles are scale like. The cones are pale blue and 20 mm in diameter.
It can live up to 150 years.
Ideal for hedging, privacy screens, or as a striking ornamental feature, this tree also serves as a vital habitat and food source for birds and small mammals.
This species is the perfect landscaping tree for gardens of all sizes due to its small size. Can be container grown and pruned.
The plant we supply was sown a year ago and now about 9 inches plus tall in a 2 litre pot as the picture shows.
 Fully hardy off to minus 18°C .

Care Instructions
Keep free from competing weeds and never allow to completely dry out. Water logging should also be avoided. Trees will perform best raised outdoors in full sunny position. The growth rate is medium and will soon need re-potting to beyond a 10" pot. Once the trees reach around 1 ft high they can be set in their final planting position.

It can be pruned to keep in shape

Ideal for hedging, privacy screens, or as a striking ornamental feature, Thuja orientalis also serves as a vital habitat and food source for birds and small mammals. This hardy tree shows resilience against cold winters and various environmental conditions. Its fibrous, reddish-brown bark and small, oblong cones add to its unique appeal. Non-toxic to humans and pets, its year-round greenery offers aesthetic value and practical benefits with minimal maintenance, making it a prized addition to any landscape.

Plant we supply is a seedling about 6 to 8 inches tall in a 2 litre  pot.