Plants > Conifers

white cedar [Fire Chief]

Thuja occidentalis Fire Chief ('Congabe'^PBR)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Thuja
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, rounded, dome -haped conifer with bright gold foliage in spring turning to sage-green with red tips in Autumn.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold winds

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Corymeum canker

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years