Name: Thuja Fire Chief™ ~ Arborvitae
Brand: GoBuyPlants
SKU: 2882103
Price: 71.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Bring gold spring growth and deep red fall color to a compact evergreen globe. Fire Chief™ Arborvitae forms a slow-growing rounded mound with changing foliage color throughout the year.

Growing Guide

Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Mature Height: 1'–2'
Mature Width: 2'–4'
Spacing: 3'
Soil: Average, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
Growth Rate: Slow

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'
Common Name: Fire Chief™ Arborvitae
Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Shrub
Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Habit: Dwarf, Dense, and Globe-Shaped
Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

Bright gold spring growth
Dark green summer foliage
Deep red fall color
Compact globe habit
Minimal pruning needed

Landscape Uses

Foundation plantings
Borders
Rock gardens
Containers
Mass plantings

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in full sun to part sun.
Provide well-drained soil.
Water regularly during establishment.
Prune only if shaping is needed and avoid cutting back into old bare wood.

Companion Plants

Little Spire Russian Sage
Nandina Firepower
Spirea Goldflame
Carex Evergold
Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

$71.75

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88 available.
Inventory on the way

Size

3 GALLON

Plant Size at Shipment: (12" x 12")

Quantity

Georgia Grown

High Quality Guarantee

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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