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Fire Chief Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' PP19009Description
The Fire Chief™ Arborvitae is exactly what you have been searching for! This compact evergreen shrub offers warm climate color and year-round foliage in an extremely cold hardy plant that grows in even the coldest parts of the US. No more dreary, bare winters for you. Have a bright and exciting landscape all year long! Did I mention the Fire Chief™ Arborvitae is super low maintenance too!
The Fire Chief™ Arborvitae is beautifully shaped with a naturally round habit. No pruning needed! The stunning, lush foliage is soft; no pointy pine needles here! The fiery color ranges from golden yellow and bronze to deep red. It is a year-round show you won't want to miss!
Stand out from your neighbors with bold color year-round! Everyone will think this unique and colorful plant must have you fussing over it. But the Fire Chief™ Thuja is easy to grow.
Look forward to disease and pest resistance in this hardy evergreen. Once established these trees are even drought tolerant, cold hardy, and extremely low maintenance!
Plant your arborvitae in full sun for best color and growth. This evergreen is adaptable to various soil types and environmental conditions. Fertilize when planting and once yearly in spring with our balanced, slow release fertilizer. There is no need to prune this arborvitae.
Transform your boring landscape into an exciting masterpiece with the The Fire Chief™ Arborvitae. Order now!

Shipping Restriction | |
Soil Type | Adaptable, Well Drained |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Semi |
Mature Height | 3-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 3-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Brand | Southern Living® |
How To Care
The Fire Chief Arborvitae is an easy plant to grow. They are for the most part maintenance free...yes maintenance free so you can spend your time enjoying your shrubs rather than fussing over them. Look forward to disease and pest resistance in this hardy evergreen. Once established these evergreens are even drought tolerant!
Fire Chief Thuja do need to be watered heavily at time of planting. Be sure not to let your new trees dry out within the first few months before they are established. Water deeply about 2 times per week rather than smaller amounts several times per week. This ensures that the roots grow properly.
We recommend watering your trees as soon as they arrive even before you plant them. This will ensure that the roots are moist and ready for planting. Adding 2-3 inches of mulch is a great choice for newly planted Arborvitaes. This will help keep the soil moist during the crucial early period when the roots are acclimating to their new home.
Plant your arborvitae in full sun. This evergreen is adaptable to various soil types and environmental conditions. Fertilize when planting and once yearly in spring with our balanced, slow release fertilizer. There is no need to prune your arborvitae.
Shipping Restriction | |
Soil Type | Adaptable, Well Drained |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Semi |
Mature Height | 3-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 3-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Brand | Southern Living® |
Landscape Ideas
The compact, vibrant Fire Chief Arborvitae adds loads of color and takes up minimal space. This fiery evergreen is excellent for mixed beds, borders, and mass plantings. The Fire Chief adds an exciting and unique look to rock gardens. Try in a container to add a brilliant pop of color with a touch of class to your entryway, porch, patio, or deck. For borders, plant about 2 feet apart. Otherwise, plant about 4 feet apart.
Shipping Restriction | |
Soil Type | Adaptable, Well Drained |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Semi |
Mature Height | 3-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 3-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Brand | Southern Living® |
Shipping Details
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in States: MT, WY, ND, SD, MN, WI, ME will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in States: WA, OR, NV, UT, CO, KS, NE, IA, MO, IN, IL, MI, OH, PA, NY, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, WV, KY will start shipping mid April
- Orders in other states will ship immediately along with non-plant orders to all states.
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in States: MT, WY, ND, SD, MN, WI, ME will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in States: WA, OR, NV, UT, CO, KS, NE, IA, MO, IN, IL, MI, OH, PA, NY, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, WV, KY, ID will start shipping mid April
- Orders in other states will ship immediately along with non-plant orders to all states.
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
*Orders ship in 1-3 days. West Coast orders may be held until the following Monday to prevent additional transit time.
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