

Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief™'
Arborvitae
Distinctive color shifts and small size set Fire Chief apart among compact evergreens. Bright gold foliage with red tips brighten the tidy globe-shaped shrub in spring. Summer brings gentle hues of orange which deepen to red in fall. No pruning is needed to maintain the compact form.
Good choice for borders, decorative containers, and short hedges.
- Dwarf, mounded evergreen shrub
- Golden foliage
- Ideal for shrub borders

- Category: Shrub, Native
- Patent: PP#19009
- Breeder: Star® Roses & Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 2-4 ft
- Spread: 2-4 ft
Landscape Characteristics
• | Foliage Color |
Foliage Color
• | Bronze |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief™'
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers limestone soils and acidic to neutral soils. Mulch to maintain moisture at the plant's roots. The plant is intolerant of dry conditions, and hot, dry air. Plant in sheltered sites to prevent exposure to winter elements.