Thuja plant named ‘Congabe’

Abstract

A new Thurja occidentalis (i.e., American Arborvitae) plant is provided which originated as a branch mutation of the ‘Rheingold’ variety (non-patented in the United States). Unlike the parental variety, the new plant displays distinctive foliage coloration which is reddish at the tips when grown under full sun conditions. A rounded growth habit and good winter hardiness are displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive and colorful ornamentation.

1. A new and distinct  Thuja  plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) displays foliage having reddish coloration at the tips during the growing season under full sun conditions unlike the yellow-green foliage coloration of the ‘Rheingold’ variety (non-patented in the United States),  
 (b) exhibits a rounded growth habit,  
 (c) resists sun and winter burning,  
 (d) displays good winter hardiness, and  
 (e) is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation; substantially as illustrated and described.