Platycladus orientalis 'Smaragd'
Emerald Cedar, Smaragd Cedar
Description
This shrub can reach about 25' tall and has small, scaled, green leaves. This is a highly combustible plant.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Topiary, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.