Nearly perfectly globe shaped shrub has finely textured, bright golden spring foliage and fantastic deep red fall color. This sport of the popular Rheingold variety has more intense coloration and is less prone to splitting. No pruning is necessary to maintain its compact, rounded form. Perfect for massing in the landscape foundation or as a rock garden specimen.
Tags: Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' P.P. #19009
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
2 feet tall and wide in 10 years, 4 feet tall and wide at maturity
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Growth Rate:
Slow
Foliage Color:
Yellowish Orange
Flower Color:
Conifer, prized for foliage
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
High, needs regular watering, and frequent watering in extreme heat
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.