Thujopsis dolobrata

False Arborvitae

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Common Name:

False Arborvitae

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1830 cm

Maximum width:

610 cm

False Arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) - Description

False Arborvitae has similar scaly-leaves to Arborvitae (Thuja), though it is actually in the Cypress family.

False Arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) - Blooming

Male and female cones borne on the same plant. Females are spherical and ripen to a brown hue. Male cones are cylindrical and dark violet in color.

False Arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) - Growth

Monoecious, evergreen, coniferous tree. Thrives in full sun but requires partial shade in the hottest of climates. Can reach up to 50 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide. Does best in climates where summers are cool and humid. Thujopsis is slow-growing. T. dolabrata has shredding bark. Works best in a woodland as an ornamental plant.

False Arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) - Planting

Propagate from the seed in early spring. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

False Arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) - Pest

Uncommon.

False Arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) - Interesting facts

There is only one known species of Thujopsis, T. dolabrata. It is native to forests in Japan.

False Arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) - Soil and irrigation

Requires moderate to regular water. Does best in humus-rich soil that is well-draining and kept moist.