Thuja Orientalis Seeds

Thuja orientalis a shrub or small tree, 15mt. tall, with a dense crown and thin, reddish brown bark, native of China, grown successfully in forests in Bihar. And frequently planted for ornament all over India, particularly in hill-stations. Leaves 3mm. long rhombic-ovate, acute; cones erect, globose-ovate; seedsvinged.It is extensively cultivated as an ornamental tree in cool, moist places for its attractiveand dense foliage and bush like habit of growth. It is also grown as a hedge-plant, and for screens. The trees make fine avenues in gardens and parks. It is propagated by cuttings and seeds. The better-quality seeds are those which sink after not more than eight-hour of soaking. It is popular as a Christmas-tree in the plains.