Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy'

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Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy' is a compact evergreen conifer selected for its neat, upright form and controlled growth. It develops dense sprays of fine, scale-like foliage that create a clean, structured outline through the year. Colour remains in the green to yellow-green range, offering subtle brightness without becoming overpowering. Growth is steady and predictable, allowing the plant to keep its shape with minimal intervention. This variety is well suited to containers, small gardens, and settings where a refined, vertical accent is required without excessive spread.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
  • Conifers
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 1.5-2.5
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Evergreen

How to care for Platycladus orientalis 'Franky Boy'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; foliage colour and density are best with good light.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; tolerates chalk and poorer soils but dislikes prolonged wetness.

Water:
Water during establishment; once settled, it copes with normal rainfall and short dry periods.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required; light trimming can be done to refine shape if needed.

Hardiness:
Hardy in sheltered UK positions; avoid cold, drying winds.

Feeding:
Feeding is rarely needed; a light spring mulch is sufficient on poorer soils.

Notes

Evergreen conifer.
Compact, upright to narrowly conical habit.

Fine, scale-like foliage arranged in dense sprays.

Foliage shows warm green to yellow-green tones.

Naturally tidy outline without regular shaping.
Suitable for containers, small gardens, and formal planting.

Provides year-round structure and colour.

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