Fire Chief Arborvitae - 3 Gallon

Compact, Globe-Shaped Evergreen with Vibrant Year-Round Color

The Fire Chief Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Fire Chief’) is a stunning, compact evergreen shrub that brings four-season color to your landscape. Its fine, lacy foliage emerges bright golden-green in spring, matures to deep green in summer, and takes on brilliant fiery red and orange tones in fall and winter—hence the name “Fire Chief.” Its tidy, globe-shaped form makes it perfect for foundation plantings, borders, or decorative containers.

Why You’ll Love It

Seasonal Color Change: Eye-catching foliage shifts with the seasons—no flowers needed!

Compact & Rounded: Naturally grows into a neat globe shape, requiring no pruning

Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established

Versatile: Excellent for formal landscapes, walkways, rock gardens, and small-space gardening

Year-Round Interest: Evergreen foliage ensures color and structure even in winter

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Fire Chief’

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to various types

Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Where to Use It

As a standalone accent or grouped in mass plantings

In foundation beds, borders, or rock gardens

In decorative pots on patios or entryways

Along walkways or driveways for formal curb appeal

Locally Grown & Shipped to Your Door

Our Fire Chief Arborvitae shrubs are grown with care in our historic greenhouse and delivered straight to your door, ready to add fiery foliage and form to your landscape.