Common Name:
Chinese Arborvitae
Oriental Arborvitae
- Platycladus orientallis
- Taxonomy: There is general consensus that this species, Thuja orientalis, does not belong in the Thuja genus and has been transferred to the genus Platycladus, hence Platycladus orientalis. However, most horticultural nurseries and retail outlets continue to use the older designation.
Pronunciation:
plat-ee-KLAD-us o-ree-en-TAH-lis
Family:
Cupressaceae
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