Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Thuja

Species:

Thuja koraiensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 1-2 months to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash