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    Also Known As

    • Thuja orientalis 'Morgan'
    • Morgan Chinese Arborvitae
    • Morgan Oriental Arborvitae

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    18-24 inch | $176

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    24-30 inch | $251

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    Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan' plant details

    Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, columnar, compact, container plant, dwarf, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An Oriental Arborvitae with an array of color transitions thoughout the seasons. Foliage is lime green in the growing season with bronze tones for fall followed by deep orange/red tones in wintertime. A wonderful dwarf selection.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Light-green foliage with a gold overlay. Exhibits fantastic rich orange color during the winter months. 'Morgan' was discovered by John Emery in Australia around 1989. A gorgeous year-round foliage plant!

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    A dwarf selection of Chinese Arborvitae. Plant is an upright column of golden flat sprays. Foliage is juvenile. Leaves turn orange in winter ! Grows 2-4 inches a year. Plant was found by John Emery from Australia about 1989.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Thuja orientalis 'Morgan' - A dwarf selection of Chinese Arborvitae. Plant is an upright column of golden flat sprays. Foliage is juvenile. Leaves turn orange in winter ! Grows 2-4 inches a year. Plant was found by John Emery from Australia about 1989.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Morgan Arborvitae is a dwarf compact oriental arborvitae with broad flat sprays of yellow tinged foliage in spring turning coppery orange in cold weather. One of the best color variations during the course of a year of any conifer. Morgan is a small slow grower that makes about 4" growth per year, and grows into a narrow pyramid. Ideal for small spaces.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Morgan is one of our favorites! Just when you think he's the best yellow and chartreuse you've ever seen in a garden, he goes and turns all orange and rusty in the winter! Makes a great companion to Angelina sedum.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan' plant

    How to Grow Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy'

    aka Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy', Franky Boy Golden Thread Leaf Chinese Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10a

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana'

    aka Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana', Thuja orientalis 'Berkmans Golden', Aurea Nana Oriental Arborvitae, Berkmans Golden Arborvitae, Dwarf Golden Oriental Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' form by Fantastic Plants
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