Arborvitae Blue Cone DescriptionBotanical Name: Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' Native to northern China and Korea. A large shrub or small tree with a dense, compact, conical or columnar habit. Foliage is a yellow-green to grass-green when young, turning dark green with age. Leaves are about 1/12" long, triangular, ending in a blunt point. Branchlets arranged in a vertical plane. Cones are ovoid, fleshy, glaucous green before ripening, 2/5 to 4/5" long. Slow to medium growth rate. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Trees-Shade & OrnamentalName: Arborvitae Blue ConePlant Type: Evergreen Mature Size: 20' tall x 12' wide. Water: ModerateExposure:: Full sun, part shade Spacing: Space 6-10 feet apart. Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Effective small screen or landscape accent.