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Thuja occidentalis ‘Congabe’ PP19009 Fire Chief™

[gallery ids="5332,7471,7470"] A slow growing, dense shrub. New growth appears red while the interior maintains a green-gold color. This sport of Thuja 'Rheingold' was introduced by The Conard-Pyle/Star ® Roses. It requires little to no pruning to maintain its neat form. Easily grown in full sun to part shade. It is somewhat tolerant of a range...
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Taxus media ‘Dark Green Spreader’

[gallery ids="7459"]   A very dense, spreading shrub with dark green needles.  Considered one of the hardiest forms. Ideal for foundation plantings and shrub borders especially when shielded from afternoon sun. Responds well to shearing....
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Taxus baccata ‘Repandens’

[gallery ids="5290"] A wide, spreading shrub with dark green needles. The branch tips are pendulous. Does well with some shade and needs a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It makes an excellent medium sized groundcover, especially in woodland conditions....
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Taxus baccata ‘Erecta’

[gallery ids="5330"] An upright, columnar  shrub with dark green foliage. It is less compact than Taxus baccata 'Stricta' and with smaller needles. Tolerates shearing and shady sites well. It needs a moist, well-drained soil. It can't stand water logged sites. Excellent choice for an evergreen hedge where space is limited or as an accent....
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