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Morgan Chinese Arborvitae
Thuja orientalis 'Morgan'Description
The Morgan Chinese Arborvitae is a fantastic dwarf tree for containers, small spaces, and rock or zen gardens. This Thuja shrub is hardy, adaptable, tolerant and easy to grow. With a pleasant conical to pyramidal, naturally clean shape and out of this world color the Morgan Thuja is a huge hit with our customers with exceptional taste!
Let's talk color! This evergreen chameleon has a golden to lime green color in late spring and summer. As the weather cools a rusty orange takes over the foliage. In the full chill of winter this bronze color often deepens to a regal burgundy purple. You will enjoy quite a show year-round with this Chinese Arborvitae. With shades of yellow, green, red, orange, and purple the Morgan Thuja is truly a chameleon plant!
Key Features
- The Morgan Arborvitae will add a pop of color that actually changes throughout the year. What an exciting evergreen for your landscape!
- This thuja is hardy. It is disease resistant, adaptable to wet and dry soil (as long as it drains), drought tolerant, and easy to grow!
- This shrub or dwarf tree is great for even the smallest gardens. It even grows well in containers...and looks stunning too!
Order yours today! We only have a limited selection of this rare plant!

Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable, Well Drained |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 1-2 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
How To Care
The Morgan Chinese Arborvitae is an easy plant to grow. Look forward to disease and pest resistance in this hardy evergreen. Once established these slow growing shrubs are drought tolerant.
Plant your arborvitae in full to part sun. This conifer is adaptable to various soil types and environmental conditions. Fertilize when planting and once yearly in spring with our balanced, slow release fertilizer. There is no need to prune your arborvitae. It maintains a naturally clean shape without trimming.
Thujas do need to be watered heavily at time of planting. Be sure not to let your new trees dry out within the first few months before they are established. Water deeply about 2 times per week rather than smaller amounts several times per week. This ensures that the roots grow properly. We recommend watering your trees as soon as they arrive even before you plant them. This will ensure that the roots are moist and ready for planting. Adding 2 inches of mulch is a great choice for newly planted Arborvitaes. This will help keep the soil moist during the crucial early period when the roots are acclimating to their new home. Watering in times of drought will encourage faster growth and a healthier plant.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable, Well Drained |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 1-2 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Landscape Ideas
The Morgan Thuja is easy to grow and takes up minimal space.
Plant this distinctive evergreen in mixed beds, garden getaways, and mass plantings.
Morgan's Arborvitae adds a clean look to rock gardens without pruning.
Try this shrub in a container to add color and class to your entryway, porch, patio, or deck.
For additional options, be sure to browse our Evergreen Shrubs collection.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable, Well Drained |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 1-2 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Shipping Details
You can still order now, but due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below:
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will ship May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will ship mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.
We will return to normal shipping in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will start shipping mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
*Orders ship in 1-3 days. West Coast orders may be held until the following Monday to prevent additional transit time.
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