Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief'
Globe Arborvitae
- Nearly perfectly globe shaped evergreen
- Finely textured, bright golden spring foliage
- Very slow growing variety
- Deep red fall foliage
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to fertile, medium moisture, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates quite a wide range of soil conditions. Light afternoon shade is beneficial in hot summer climates. Avoid full shade and exposed, windy sites. Feed yearly in spring with an organic fertilizer. Little to no pruning may be necessary but can be done in early spring before new growth emerges. Keep watered after pruning.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Winter
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Thuja
Common Name: Arborvitae
Evergreen shrub with a compact, low-growing or tall, dense, upright habit. Foliage is scale-like, aromatic, and yellow-green to green in flattened sprays with red-brown bark that exfoliates in mature plants. Small, reddish, yellowish or brown pollen cones open in early spring to early summer and are followed by brown seed cones in late summer to fall. Great for privacy screens, foundation plantings, borders and as a specimen.