Description
Arborvitae Fire Chief (Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe') is a compact, globe-shaped evergreen shrub that stands out with its fiery red-tipped foliage in spring. In full sun, the foliage maintains a brilliant reddish hue, while partially shaded areas take on a softer greenish-orange tone, adding multidimensional color to your landscape. Reaching just 5 feet tall and wide, its uniform, rounded form makes it an ideal low-maintenance accent in garden designs.
Well-suited for foundation plantings, borders, or as a colorful focal point, Arborvitae Fire Chief thrives in Zones 3 to 8 and prefers well-drained soil with full to part sun exposure. Water regularly until established, then once a week during dry periods. This hardy and showy evergreen brings year-round structure and a vibrant touch of color to any garden.
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Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden. Please note that shipping is calculated per plant.
Plant Specs:
Other Names: Fire Chief™ Arborvitae, Thuja Occidentalis Fire Chief
Color: green, red
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: around once a week, more often during establishing
Soil: not particular about soil type
Zone: 5 – 9
Plant Shape: rounded form
Plant Type: dwarf conifer, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (5'), width (5')
Blooming Season: n/a
Growth Rate Per Year: slow
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