Franky Boy oriental arborvitae
Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Franky Boy' oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy') is a tree for specimen planting, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows in a columnar shape and stays slow in growth, so it fills in gradually. This evergreen keeps its color all year and attracts birds.
Pairs well with Hicksii yew, Fountain grass, and Red Charm peony.