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species 26,556 observations

Chinese Arborvitae

Platycladus orientalis

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Evergreen Bagworm Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Fox Sparrow 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Habit
Columnar Conical
Plant type
Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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