Korean arborvitae
Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca Prostrata'
Overview
Korean arborvitae (Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca Prostrata') is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a bold texture throughout the year. Dense, flat-topped, branched foliage gives it a striking conical outline. The silvery-blue foliage is soft to the touch, with soft tips that gently droop as they mature. The upright and shrub form of Korean arborvitae is enhance with its short dense branches, making it an ideal addition to an outdoor landscape. It grows well in well-drained soil and is an ideal choice for foundation plantings, as a low screen, or an accent shrub.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-7.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, May.
Propagation
Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Layering Propagation, Division
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