You get reliable year-round structure plus standout seasonal color with Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief™'. This dwarf, naturally rounded arborvitae stays dense and tidy, making it an easy choice when you want evergreen form without constant pruning.

Plant it where you can enjoy the changing foliage: fresh golden tips in spring and summer deepen to bronzy red tones in fall and winter, especially with more sun. Use it as a foundation accent, in mixed shrub borders, or in repeating groups for clean rhythm along a walk or driveway edge.

At maturity it typically reaches about 36-48 inches tall with a similar spread, so you can fit it into smaller beds while still getting a strong, architectural presence. Give it full sun to part shade; more light usually brings stronger color. Provide average, moist, well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment, then keep an eye on moisture in hot or windy periods.

Mulch to protect roots and even out soil moisture, and keep the soil from drying completely. With its slow growth and naturally globe-shaped habit, 'Fire Chief™' is a simple way to add winter interest, contrast to green evergreens, and dependable structure in all seasons.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-7 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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