Fire Chief™ Arborvitae, White Cedar Fire Chief™, Northern White Cedar Fire Chief™, Swamp Cedar Fire Chief™, Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' PP19009
Thuja occidentalis Fire Chief™ (American Arborvitae) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub of rounded habit with dense sprays of feathery, bright gold foliage in spring, turning sage-green and topped with red tips in the fall. Slow-growing, this distinctive Thuja is perfect for foundation plantings, rock gardens, as low hedges, or in borders. Its petite size makes it ideal for containers and small gardens too. This sport of highly popular Thuja occidentalis ‘Rheingold’ is regarded by many as a superior cultivar thanks to its better color throughout the season. It is also less prone to splitting under a load of snow or ice in winter.
Arborvitae is one of the most versatile, easy-to-grow evergreens suited to cold northern landscapes. Perfect as specimen plants, hedges, foundation plantings, and windbreaks, these attractive shrubs require hardly any maintenance while contributing beautifully to our landscapes.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Thuja |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Thuja |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Thuja occidentalis Fire Chief™ (American Arborvitae) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Thuja occidentalis Fire Chief™ (American Arborvitae) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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