Monoecious trees or shrubs, usually of a pyramidal shape. Male and female cones on separate branches. Female cone with 2‑3‑fertile scales, imbricate. Seeds wingless.

6 species in China, Japan, N. America. Represented by 1 cultivated species in Pakistan.

Lower Taxon

• Thuja orientalis L.

Related Synonym(s):

• Biota orientalis (L.) = Thuja orientalis L.
• Platycladus orientalis (L.) = Thuja orientalis L.