Thuja occidentalis Fire Chief™ (American Arborvitae)

Fire Chief™ Arborvitae, White Cedar Fire Chief™, Northern White Cedar Fire Chief™, Swamp Cedar Fire Chief™, Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'

A nearly perfectly globe-shaped shrub with fine, bright gold spring foliage and fantastic deep red fall color. This sport of the popular Rheingold has deeper color and is less prone to splitting. A slow growing, low maintenance evergreen perfect for massing in a landscape foundation or as a rock garden specimen.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 36" - 48" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Wet Soil
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens
Thuja occidentalis Fire Chief™ (American Arborvitae) | Fire Chief™ Arborvitae, White Cedar Fire Chief™, Northern White Cedar Fire Chief™, Swamp Cedar Fire Chief™, Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' || A nearly perfectly globe-shaped shrub with fine, bright gold spring foliage and fantastic deep red fall color. This sport of the popular Rheingold has deeper color and is less prone to splitting. A slow growing, low maintenance evergreen perfect for massing in a landscape foundation or as a rock garden specimen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens
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