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Fire Chief Arborvitae

Southern Living Plants

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$36.49 - $78.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho
Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

2-4 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

2-4 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

5 to 8

The Fire Chief Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' , is a terrific evergreen shrub that stays a manageable size for any yard. Great for privacy hedges or year round color. The grow in a globe shape and does not require pruning to stay that shape.  The Fire Chief has bright golden spring foliage and terrific deep red color in the fall.  These shrubs are also great for mass planting for amazing color all year. These shrubs do best in full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade. 

Fire Chief Arborvitae Care

These shrubs are very low maintenance and do not require pruning.  The Fire Chief Arborvitae is a slow grower. It does need watered once a week for the first year or two, especially during the hot summer months. Once established, the plant will do fine during normal dry periods.  These arborvitae shrubs are both disease and deer resistant.

Fire Chief Arborvitae Spacing

If you plan to create a hedge with the Fire Chief, then plant these 4 feet apart from center.  Otherwise, you should plant these 6 feet apart from center, or 2 feet apart from the widest part of the plant.

Fire Chief Arborvitae Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Flower Color(s): n/a
Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage
Foliage Color(s): Bright Golden to Orange/Red
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height: 2-4 Feet
Spread: 2-4 Feet
Habit: Rounded Compact
Watering: Medium
Features: Interest Year-Round
Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' PP19009
Common Name: Fire Chief™ Arborvitae
Brand: Southern Living Plants
SKU:
FRCHARB

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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