Platycladus orientalis
Common name:
Oriental Arborvitae
Family:
Cupressaceae
Genus:
Synonyms:
Thuja orientalis
Type:
Conifer
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:
No
There is general consensus that Thuja orientalis, does not belong in the genus Thuja. Differences include its distinct cones, wingless seeds, and almost scentless foliage. Therefore it has been transferred to the genus Platycladus, and hence renamed Platycladus orientalis. However, most horticultural nurseries and retail outlets continue to use the older designation.
See Thuja orientalis
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