ID hints "eastern arborvitae" (Platycladus) Leaves with slit-like gland near apex* - Crusty ooze in cold weather - Leaves scale-like** Female cones commonly present - Female cone subglobal - Scales gray, curved umbo present***

Platycladus orientalis, Eastern arborvitae

4-H Horticulture Contest, Dr. Alice B. Russell, Dr. Paul R. Fantz, and Larry Bass, Department of Horticultural Science, NC Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell. Computer programming by Miguel A. Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.