Platycladus — Shrubs
Platycladus
Full sun, light watering — hardy anywhere in the UK.
- Plant out
- Mar
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H7
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Toxic to pets
The scaly foliage of Chinese arborvitae is harmful to people and pets if eaten, and the aromatic oil in it can bring up a rash on repeated handling, such as when clipping a hedge. Wear gloves and long sleeves to clip it and stop children and pets eating the leaves or cones. Get medical advice if a person has swallowed any, and contact a vet if a pet has.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal