Shrubs
Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'
Fire Chief™ arborvitae
Bright golden spring foliage develops orange and red tones on a naturally rounded evergreen. Fine-textured sprays add year-round color to mixed borders and foundation beds. Its globe-shaped habit needs little trimming when it has enough room to reach its mature width.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part sun
- Mature size
- 4–4.5 ft. tall × 4–4.5 ft. wide
- Water
- Moderately moist, fertile soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–9
Sizes & prices
- #3red tipped globe arborvitae$59.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerant once established; water during long dry spells.
Native range
- Native range / parentage
- Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Usually unnecessary; shape in spring before new growth if needed.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Fire Chief™ arborvitae. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.