Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana'

dwarf golden arborvitae or oriental arborvitae

Family	Cupressaceae
Plant Type	conifer
Zone	USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	medium
Height	0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	acidic to neutral

Description	The showy matte foliage is faded green in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' (dwarf golden arborvitae) bears aromatic cones fruit.
Typical Uses	Alpine or rock garden, border, container, hedge, foundation and topiary.
Special Characteristics	In the winter, Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' provides winter interest.