Thuja orientalis Blue Cone

Common Name: Blue Cone Oriental Thuja

Description:
Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' is a striking evergreen conifer known for its dense, upright growth and distinctive blue-green foliage. This slow-growing variety maintains a compact, conical shape, making it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or feature planting. It produces small, ornamental blue cones that add further interest to its fine-textured foliage. Thriving in well-drained soils, 'Blue Cone' prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution. Its low-maintenance nature and year-round colour make it a fantastic addition to Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 m
• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small blue cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Blue-Green Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)