Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'
Arborvitae - Fire Chief™
A durable orange globe arborvitae. Fire Chief™ arborvitae is a sport of 'Rheingold' with much brighter spring foliage and a deeper red tinge to the new growth all season. It is also less prone to splitting. Use it to add bright, year-round color to landscapes..
Key Plant Details
Planting Zones:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Type:
Clay, Sandy, Loamy
Light Requirement:
Part Sun, Sun
Moisture:
Wet
Plant Characteristics
Mature Size:
4-5 feet in height, 4-5 foot spread
Annual Growth Rate:
Fast
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Shop By Use:
Winter Interest
Care Tips
Care Tips - Growing:
Tolerates heat and drought once established. Keep watered after pruning to minimize browning; this is also an effective strategy to minimize winter damage to foliage in cold areas.
Care Tips - Pruning:
Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.
Care Tips - Soil:
Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.
Care Tips - Uses:
Mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.
Zone Map
This plant will grow in these zones
