Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae)

Platycladus orientalis, commonly known as Oriental Arborvitae, is an evergreen coniferous tree native to East Asia. It has a dense growth habit and forms a narrow pyramid shape. The foliage consists of dark green scale-like leaves arranged in flat sprays. It produces small cones and the bark is reddish-brown and exfoliates in thin strips.