Fire Chief™ Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief')
A unique evergreen prized for its vibrant seasonal colour, Fire Chief™ Arborvitae produces brilliant red new growth in spring before maturing to bright golden-green through summer and rich green in winter. Its naturally rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mixed borders, or as a colourful focal point in the landscape.
This slow-growing, low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well suited to Canadian gardens. It requires little pruning beyond occasional shaping and provides dependable year-round colour and structure for decades.
Features
Height: 5 ft (1.5 m)
Spread: 5 ft (1.5 m)
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zone: 3
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Bright red spring growth maturing to golden-green
Best Uses: Accent plant, foundation plantings, borders, hedges, and mass plantings
