Shrubs

Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy' (Oriental Arborvitae)

Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy'

Also known as Franky Boy Oriental Arborvitae

$16.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones6-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy' (Oriental Arborvitae), 'Franky Boy', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy'
Common name
Franky Boy Oriental Arborvitae
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
4-6 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained soil; tolerates a range of conditions including lean soils. More drought tolerant than western arborvitae once established. Watch for bagworm, particularly in warmer inland sites; remove by hand if found.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: None documented
  • Wildlife: Bird habitat, Bird forage
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