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Close-up on Fire Chief Arborvitae's orange to green fine textured foliage
3 gallon Fire Chief Arborvitae in brown plastic Southern Living Plant Collection pot
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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

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
5a - 8b

mature dimensions

2-4′ high x 2-4′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 6a
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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 -10° to -20° F

Key Features

Deer Resistant, 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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