Japanese Arborvitae

Thuja standishii
Cupressaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

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.

Source of plant

Kohankie Nursery, Chrome Run Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

winter interest