Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' (Fire Chief™ Cedar)


Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusThuja
Speciesoccidentalis
Cultivar'Congabe'
Tradmarked NameFire Chief™
Patent NumberPP19,009
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginStar Roses and Plants. A mutation of Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)-40 - (-30)
Height1.5 m
Spread1.5 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn evergreen shrub with bright green foliage that turns a deep red in autumn.
ShapeHas a rounded habit, and is less prone to splitting than other Thuja species.
LandscapeWorks well as a foundation planting, rock garden specimen, mass planting or as a low hedge.
CultivationGrow in full sun. Is very cold tolerant and will tolerate boggier soils, although tends to be fairly short-lived compared to other Thuja species.
PestsThe fungus Didymascella thujina may be a problem.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrown bark.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are bright green, turning a deep red in the autumn.

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