Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief'
Family
Thuja
Genus
Evergreen, monoecious shrubs to tall trees, native to North America, North East China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan from sea level to low montane areas in cool, moist climate zones. The trunk is single or multi-stemmed, often branching from the base, forming a conical or pyramid crown. The beaches are spreading or ascending, occasionally rooting and forming new trunks.
Details
Propagated at Lime Cross Nursery Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief' is a dwarf, rounded, dome shaped conifer with bright gold foliage in spring turning to sage-green with red tips in Autumn.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green/Golden, leaf/needles.
Pot Size: 3/10 litre
Ultimate Height: 6m.
Ultimate Spread: 1m.
Growth Rate: 20 years.
Special Attributes: It has a very pleasant fragrance, reminiscent of citrus.