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Fire Chief Arborvitae - Holiday

Southern Living Plants

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  • Zones 5 - 8
  • Height 3 - 5 Feet
  • Spread 3 - 4 Feet
  • Partial Shade to Full Sun

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-Holiday

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

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


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Planter Warranty

All of our planters are commercial grade and come with a 10 year warranty against cracks and fades. Crescent Garden will replace any Crescent polyethylene rotational molded item if it cracks or fades due to defective workmanship and during the first 10 years from the date of purchase. Customer is responsible for all shipping and handling charges. Should any product fail to comply with this warranty within 10 years, Crescent shall upon written notification replace the defective planter then closest current model, FOB Crescent's closest distribution facility.

Plant Shipping

Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.

Winter to Early Spring

We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.

Summer

If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.

Fall into Winter

We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!

Winter

Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information. 

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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