Congabe American arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Congabe' American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe') is a shrub for hedges, privacy screens, specimen planting, and foundation beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, loamy or clay soil. It grows slowly and forms a dense, fragrant evergreen shape that adds winter interest. It sits low on the menu for deer. Birds visit it.
Pairs well with Eastern white pine, Berry Poppins winterberry, Sedge, and Carlton daffodil.