Thuja orientalis Oriental Arbor-Vitae bulk seeds Thuja orientalis a shrub or small tree, 15mt. tall, with a dense crown and thin, reddish brown bark, native of China, grown successfully in forests in Bihar. And frequently planted for ornament all over India, particularly in hill-stations. Leaves 3mm. long rhombic-ovate, acute; cones erect, globose-ovate; seedsvinged.It is extensively cultivated as an ornamental tree in cool, moist places for its attractiveand dense foliage and bush like habit of growth. It is also grown as a hedge-plant, and for screens. The trees make fine avenues in gardens and parks. It is propagated by cuttings and seeds. The better-quality seeds are those which sink after not more than eight-hour of soaking. It is popular as a Christmas-tree in the plains. Growing Info, follow in order: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours. Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days. Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, cover seedbed with some shade, requires light for germination.