THUJA o FIRE CHIEF 4.5L

Description
Decorative brown cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief' from October. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * red shoots * easy to care for

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
White cedar 'Fire Chief' is dense and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

fruit
The cones of Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief' appear from October. The young cones have a greenish-yellow colour.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary