Description
Platycladus (Thuja) orientalis ‘Westmont’, commonly known as Chinese Arborvitae, is a distinctive evergreen conifer celebrated for its dense, columnar growth habit and rich green, scale-like foliage that maintains vibrant color year-round. Originating from East Asia, this cultivar is prized for its adaptability to a variety of soil types and climates, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance and resistance to common pests and diseases, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance hedges, screens, and architectural accents in landscape design. The ‘Westmont’ variety is notable for its upright form, which adds vertical interest and structure to gardens, while its moderate growth rate allows for manageable maintenance. Historically, Chinese Arborvitae has been valued both for ornamental purposes and traditional uses in its native regions, and ‘Westmont’ exemplifies the cultivar’s enhanced landscape performance. This cultivar has been recognized within horticultural circles for its reliability and aesthetic appeal in formal and informal planting schemes.