{"product_id":"thuja-fire-chief-plant-7-5ltr-pot","title":"Thuja 'Fire Chief' Conifer Plant - 7.5Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThuja ‘Fire Chief’ – 7.5Ltr Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThuja occidentalis ‘Fire Chief’ is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its rounded, dome-shaped habit and beautiful seasonal foliage colours. Its bright golden tones in spring gradually mature to attractive sage-green, developing distinctive reddish tips in autumn, providing year-round colour and interest in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, rounded, dome-shaped growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright golden foliage in spring, maturing to sage-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelops attractive reddish tips in autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen foliage provides year-round garden interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-growing and easy to maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for borders, rockeries, patio containers, and smaller gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates full sun and partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and suitable for a variety of garden conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThuja ‘Fire Chief’ is an attractive dwarf evergreen conifer that brings year-round structure and changing seasonal colour to outdoor spaces. Its naturally rounded, dome-shaped form creates a neat, compact appearance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an ornamental shrub that offers lasting visual appeal without requiring extensive maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most appealing features is its colourful foliage. In spring, the soft, scale-like leaves emerge in bright golden tones, gradually developing into a beautiful sage-green as the seasons progress. During autumn, the foliage takes on distinctive reddish tips, adding warmth and contrast to the garden as temperatures begin to fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its compact growth habit and manageable size, Thuja ‘Fire Chief’ is well suited to a variety of planting schemes. It looks particularly effective in mixed shrub borders, rock gardens, gravel gardens, and patio containers, where its rounded shape and changing foliage colours can be appreciated throughout the year. It can also be used as a focal point in smaller gardens or planted alongside other evergreen shrubs to create contrasting textures and colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile conifer thrives in full sun or partial shade and grows well in a range of soil types, provided the ground is well drained. Its hardy nature and naturally tidy habit make it a rewarding choice for both experienced gardeners and those looking to add low-maintenance evergreen interest to their outdoor space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf evergreen conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thuja occidentalis ‘Fire Chief’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.5 litre pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.5–1 metre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime to maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, rounded, dome-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden in spring, sage-green in summer, with reddish tips in autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily grown for ornamental foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAspect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e East-, south-, or west-facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chalk, clay, loam, or sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acid, neutral, or alkaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist but well-drained to well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H6 – hardy in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheltered or exposed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Borders, rockeries, gravel gardens, patio containers, and small gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun for the best golden foliage colour, although partial shade is also tolerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose well-drained soil to prevent waterlogging around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during prolonged dry spells, particularly when growing in containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed in spring with a suitable balanced fertiliser if growing conditions require it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive pruning, as its naturally rounded shape requires little shaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove any dead or damaged growth as necessary to maintain its appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThuja ‘Fire Chief’ is an excellent choice for adding compact evergreen structure and seasonal colour to gardens of all sizes. Its distinctive golden spring foliage, sage-green summer tones, and reddish autumn tips make it a particularly attractive feature plant for borders, rockeries, and patio containers, providing interest throughout the year with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position \u0026amp; conditions, and foliage colour and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependent on season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Richards Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60162046263680,"sku":"30233879","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/conifer-plants-evergreen-shrubs-and-trees.jpg_4_1bb8080a-1658-49dc-840f-6afa2a3f6b2b.jpg?v=1792492542","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/thuja-fire-chief-plant-7-5ltr-pot","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}