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    Platycladus orientalis 'Sunlight'

    Also Known As

    • Thuja orientalis 'Sunlight'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Platycladus orientalis 'Sunlight' plant details

    Platycladus orientalis 'Sunlight' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycladus orientalis 'Sunlight'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold and green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycladus orientalis 'Sunlight'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Densely packed upright sprays of a gorgeous lime green with yellow highlights. Slow growing reaching 24-30 inches high x 18 inches wide in 10 years.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Gardening facts about Platycladus orientalis 'Sunlight' plant

    How to Grow Platycladus orientalis 'Sunlight'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • 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 'Morgan'

    aka Thuja orientalis 'Morgan', Morgan Chinese Arborvitae, Morgan Oriental Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan' form by Fantastic Plants
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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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