Platycladus orientalis
Oriental arborvitae
Description
This evergreen shrub is stately and dignified with its conical, dense and columnar shape. It can reach 18'-25' tall and 10' wide. Leaves look like scales, grouped in flat plates. This shrub is cold hardy and has valuable use as a formal hedge. It is drought tolerant when mature. This shrub tends to collect dust and look dirty; hose off to bring out the best leaf color.