Platycladus orientalis 'Minima Glauca'

dwarf blue arborvitae or oriental arborvitae

Family	Cupressaceae
Plant Type	conifer
Zone	USDA: 6a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H2 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level
Height	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 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 dark aquamarine in colour, fine in texture, aromatic and evergreen. Platycladus orientalis 'Minima Glauca' (dwarf blue arborvitae) bears aromatic cones fruit.
Typical Uses	Alpine or rock garden, border, container, foundation and topiary.