Japanese Arborvitae
Thuja standishii
Cupressaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Japan
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Kohankie Nursery, Chrome Run Nursery
Description
Small to medium-sized tree of conical habit with loosely spreading or upcurved branches and droopingbranchlets. Leaves yellowish-green above, slightly glaucous beneath, carried in large, gracefully drooping sprays. An attractive species easily recognized by its characteristic yellow-green color and loose habit. The foliage when crushed smells of lemon verbena.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Special characteristics
winter interest