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Platycladus orientalis 'Minima Glauca'

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.