Beautifully landscaped entry drive and sidewalk lined with Fire Chief Arborvitae, Beyond Blue Festuca and Dragon Prince Cryptomeria
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3 gallon Fire Chief Arborvitae in brown plastic Southern Living Plant Collection pot
Beautifully landscaped entry drive and sidewalk lined with Fire Chief Arborvitae, Beyond Blue Festuca and Dragon Prince Cryptomeria
Beautifully landscaped entry drive and sidewalk lined with Fire Chief Arborvitae, Beyond Blue Festuca and Dragon Prince Cryptomeria
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Fire Chief™ Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Congabe' PP19009

Distinctive color shifts set Fire Chief apart among compact evergreens. Bright gold foliage brightens the tidy globe-shaped shrub in spring. Summer brings gentle hues of orange which deepen to red in fall. No pruning; resists sun and wind burn.

Light Needs

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Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

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USDA Zones 5a - 8b

mature dimensions

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2-4′ high x 2-4′ wide
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More About Fire Chief™ Arborvitae

Bloom/Feature

Bright golden spring foliage and fantastic deep red fall color

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -20° to -10° F

Key Features

Deer Resistant, Tolerates Clay Soil, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

None Needed

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants 1-2 deep around plant, avoiding area closest to the stem

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