Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca Prostrata'

Also Known As

Low Blue Korean Arborvitae
Prostrate Korean Arborvitae

Plant type

tree, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 2'
W: 6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca Prostrata' plant details

Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca Prostrata' is an evergreen groundcover conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca Prostrata'

Plant type: groundcover conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: border plant, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca Prostrata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Most beautiful?, this uncommon prostrate form of the not common Korean Thuja has feathery blue-gray foliage (more open than T. plicata) with the distinctive scent of almonds. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A rare low growing glaucous form of Korean Thuja, one of only a handful of cultivars of this seldom offered species.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Prostrate Korean Arborvitae is rarely available in the nursery trade, perhaps because it is slow growing compared to other forms, but is an attractive low ground covering conifer that grows equally well in sun or part shade. It has distinctive foliage: the upper side of the leaf is an attractive gray green, but the undersides reveal a silvery blue cast. Plants stay under 2' tall and grow to 3-4' wide. Shipping trade gallon pots..

By: Avant Gardens

This plant is easy to grow, takes sun to shade, and requires no pruning. That should be good enough. But the foliage is so beautiful- gray blue above with silver undersides- that I would do almost anything to have one in my garden. You should, too!