Thuja orientalis: Oriental Arborvitae Seeds

Zones: 6 to 8 Mature Height: 25 feet Mature Spread: 15 feet The Oriental Arborvitae is a densely branched conifer, a tree or shrub; vertical when young, more open with age; bright green scalelike leaves, darker on older trees; used for hedges and specimen trees; 1" cones; many cultivated varieties, often shrubby, with tiered branches; especially popular in the southern U.S.; native to northern China and Korea How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: Cold stratify for 60 days Germination: Sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed. Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.