Arborvitae Fire Chief™

Arborvitae Fire Chief™

A compact, globe-shaped evergreen with a four-season color show: gold in spring, glowing orange in summer, and rich red in fall. Low-maintenance, sun-tolerant, and naturally tidy, it’s the perfect accent for beds, borders, or containers.

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Arborvitae Fire Chief™

Size

Price: $23.99

Features

Characteristics

Plant Needs

Meet the Fire Chief Arborvitae, a compact evergreen that packs a big punch of year-round color. This naturally rounded shrub keeps a soft, globe shape without the fuss of constant pruning, making it one of the easiest evergreens to love. From season to season, Fire Chief changes its wardrobe: bright golden tips in spring, glowing orange tones through summer, and rich reds that carry into fall and winter. Even in the quiet months, it shines with warm, cheerful color.

Why We Love It

At Creekside, we’re drawn to plants that bring both beauty and ease — and Fire Chief does exactly that. Its naturally tidy form means no shears required, and its resilient nature stands up to sun and wind. We especially love how it plays well with others: set against blue junipers, deep hollies, or burgundy foliage, Fire Chief lights up the landscape like a little lantern. Whether in the ground or in a favorite porch container, it delivers dependable glow with almost no effort.

Reaching a friendly 2–4 feet tall and wide, Fire Chief is perfectly sized for tucking into foundation beds, adding rhythm in a border, or lining a garden path. In containers, it becomes a four-season focal point, bringing color and cheer right up to the front door.

Give it a sunny spot, average soil with good drainage, and a drink while it gets settled in. After that, this arborvitae is as low-maintenance as they come — just a little fertilizer in spring and a deep drink before winter sets in.

With its glowing hues and natural polish, the Fire Chief Arborvitae is a low-effort, high-reward evergreen that brings a pop of color and joy every single season.

Characteristics

Plant Type:

Shrub

Height Category:

Tall

Garden Height:

10 - 12 Feet

Spread:

3 - 3.5 Feet

Foliage Colors:

Golden, Green, Yellow

Habit:

Pyramidal, Upright

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones:

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Water Category:

Low

Uses:

Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Planting

Maintenance Notes

  • Thrives in full sun to partial shade (richer colors with more sun).
  • Needs well-drained soil; avoid soggy spots.
  • Water regularly the first season; once established, water deeply but less often.
  • Minimal pruning required; a light shear after spring flush if desired.
  • Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Uses Notes

  • Perfect for foundation plantings or small-space gardens.
  • Plant in clusters or rows for a glowing border or pathway edge.
  • Excellent as a container plant for porches and patios.
  • Adds contrast when paired with dark-leaved shrubs or blue-toned conifers.
  • A reliable four-season accent for mixed borders and courtyards.

Meet the Fire Chief Arborvitae, a compact evergreen that packs a big punch of year-round color. This naturally rounded shrub keeps a soft, globe shape without the fuss of constant pruning, making it one of the easiest evergreens to love. From season to season, Fire Chief changes its wardrobe: bright golden tips in spring, glowing orange tones through summer, and rich reds that carry into fall and winter. Even in the quiet months, it shines with warm, cheerful color.

Why We Love It

At Creekside, we’re drawn to plants that bring both beauty and ease — and Fire Chief does exactly that. Its naturally tidy form means no shears required, and its resilient nature stands up to sun and wind. We especially love how it plays well with others: set against blue junipers, deep hollies, or burgundy foliage, Fire Chief lights up the landscape like a little lantern. Whether in the ground or in a favorite porch container, it delivers dependable glow with almost no effort.

Reaching a friendly 2–4 feet tall and wide, Fire Chief is perfectly sized for tucking into foundation beds, adding rhythm in a border, or lining a garden path. In containers, it becomes a four-season focal point, bringing color and cheer right up to the front door.

Give it a sunny spot, average soil with good drainage, and a drink while it gets settled in. After that, this arborvitae is as low-maintenance as they come — just a little fertilizer in spring and a deep drink before winter sets in.

With its glowing hues and natural polish, the Fire Chief Arborvitae is a low-effort, high-reward evergreen that brings a pop of color and joy every single season.

Plant Type:

Shrub

Height Category:

Tall

Garden Height:

10 - 12 Feet

Spread:

3 - 3.5 Feet

Foliage Colors:

Golden, Green, Yellow

Habit:

Pyramidal, Upright

Light Requirement:

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones:

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Water Category:

Low

Uses:

Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Planting

Maintenance Notes

  • Thrives in full sun to partial shade (richer colors with more sun).
  • Needs well-drained soil; avoid soggy spots.
  • Water regularly the first season; once established, water deeply but less often.
  • Minimal pruning required; a light shear after spring flush if desired.
  • Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Uses Notes

  • Perfect for foundation plantings or small-space gardens.
  • Plant in clusters or rows for a glowing border or pathway edge.
  • Excellent as a container plant for porches and patios.
  • Adds contrast when paired with dark-leaved shrubs or blue-toned conifers.
  • A reliable four-season accent for mixed borders and courtyards.

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