Thuja Orientalis / Oriental Arborvitae Genus - Thuja Species - Orientalis Common name - Oriental Arborvitae Other names - Platycadus orientalis, Thuja acuta, Biota orientalis Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 6 - 10 Height / spread - 5'-8' / 1,50 - 2,40 m / 4'-8' / 1,20 - 2,40 m Plant type - Shrub / tree Vegetation type - Evergreen Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Slow Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Clay, loam, sand Water requirements - Average Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break Leaf / Flower color - Green, Dark Green / -- Plant growth rate - Slow It is a small, slow-growing tree, to 1,5-2,4 m tall and 0.5 m trunk diameter. The foliage forms in flat sprays with scale-like leaves 2-4 mm long. The cones are 15-25 mm long, green ripening brown in about 8 months from pollination, and have 6-12 thick scales arranged in opposite pairs. The common name 'arborvitae' is from Latin, 'tree of life', and is based on its association with long life and vitality in Buddhist thought in China. This is probably based on the tree's unchanging evergreen nature in the cold dry climate of northwest China, and its longevity; some of the larger specimens planted around Buddhist temples in China are said to be in excess of 1,000 years old.. It is very widely used as an ornamental tree, both in its homeland, where it is associated with long life and vitality, and very widely elsewhere in temperate climates. The wood is used in Buddhist temples, both for construction work, and chipped, for incense burning Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds