Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gordon) Carrière
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Traité Gén. Conif. ed. 2: 108. (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407907
Common Names
- Thuja standishii
- Standish Arborvitae
- Standish White Cedar
Description
Thuja standishii (also called Standish Thuja, Standish White Cedar, and White Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Japan. It has a pyramidal shape with dense, bright green foliage. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Thuja standishii is used as an ornamental plant, for its foliage and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thuja standishii is a small, yellow-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and needle-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thuja standishii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will form roots and can be cut off the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Thuja standishii
Thuja standishii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Thuja standishii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thuja standishii?
Thuja standishii
What is the common name of Thuja standishii?
Standish's arborvitae
What is the growth habit of Thuja standishii?
It is an evergreen coniferous tree with a pyramidal shape
Species in the Thuja genus
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides,
Athrotaxis laxifolia,
Athrotaxis selaginoides,
Austrocedrus chilensis,
Callitris acuminata,
Callitris baileyi,
Callitris canescens,
Callitris columellaris,
Callitris drummondii,
Callitris endlicheri,
Callitris macleayana,
Callitris monticola,
Callitris muelleri,
Callitris neocaledonica,
Callitris oblonga,
Callitris preissii,
Callitris rhomboidea,
Callitris roei,
Callitris sulcata,
Callitris verrucosa,
Callitris arenaria,
Callitris pyramidalis,
Callitris pancheri,
Callitropsis nootkatensis,
Calocedrus rupestris,
Calocedrus decurrens,
Calocedrus formosana,
Calocedrus macrolepis,
Chamaecyparis formosensis,
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana,
Chamaecyparis obtusa,
Chamaecyparis pisifera,
Chamaecyparis thyoides,
Chamaecyparis hodginsii,
Chamaecyparis flifera,
Cryptomeria japonica,
Cunninghamia konishii,
Cunninghamia lanceolata,
Cupressus atlantica,
Cupressus austrotibetica,
Cupressus cashmeriana,
Cupressus chengiana,
Cupressus corneyana,
Cupressus duclouxiana,
Cupressus dupreziana,
Cupressus funebris,
Cupressus gigantea,
Cupressus guadalupensis,
Cupressus pendula,
Cupressus sargentii,