Fire Chief Arborvitae 1 Live Plant – 3 Gallon Pot – Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief'

Fire Chief Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief') is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its naturally rounded growth habit and distinctive seasonal foliage coloration. Its soft, finely textured foliage develops reddish tones at the tips, especially when grown in full sun, creating an attractive contrast with its green interior growth.

This ornamental arborvitae forms a dense, globe-shaped shrub that generally requires little pruning to maintain its rounded appearance. Its foliage may display combinations of green, golden-orange, copper, and reddish tones depending on sunlight, season, and growing conditions. The colorful foliage provides year-round interest in foundation plantings, low borders, rock gardens, and mixed evergreen landscapes.

Fire Chief Arborvitae performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Full sun generally encourages the strongest foliage coloration. Its compact form makes it suitable for smaller garden spaces, decorative outdoor containers, and low-maintenance landscape arrangements.

You will receive one live Fire Chief Arborvitae plant in a 3 gallon nursery pot.

Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

This is a young nursery-grown evergreen shrub. Branching, foliage density, seasonal color, and overall appearance may vary depending on the time of year and growing conditions.

Fire Chief Arborvitae retains its foliage throughout the year. Reddish, copper, or bronze tones may become more noticeable during cooler weather and in sunny locations.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Fire Chief Arborvitae

• Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief'

• Cultivar: Fire Chief

• Quantity: 1 Live Plant

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Type: Evergreen Coniferous Shrub

• Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, globe-shaped

• Foliage Color: Green with reddish, copper, and orange seasonal tones

• Foliage Feature: Reddish tips are especially noticeable in full sun

• Foliage Texture: Soft, scale-like evergreen foliage

• Flower Color: Inconspicuous

• Pruning Requirements: Naturally rounded; generally requires little shaping

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–8

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Landscape Uses: Foundation plantings, low borders, rock gardens, mixed shrub beds, and ornamental containers

• Container Suitability: Yes, with adequate drainage and sufficient root space

• Seasonal Condition: Evergreen foliage generally remains year-round; foliage color varies by season

One live Fire Chief Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief'), nursery growing medium, 3 gallon nursery container.

Shipping Size: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.