Buy Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Leprechaun'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Leperchaun'
Leprechaun Japanese Hinoki

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 1'
W: 14"

planting zones

5a-8b

4" Container | $49.99

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Leprechaun' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Leprechaun' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Leprechaun'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 14 IN wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Leprechaun'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leprechaun is a green, dwarf Hinoki Cypress with irregular branching on its conical shape. It was selected as a seedling by Joel W. Spingarn in the 1960s.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A very dwarf mounding conifer. Makes a great container plant as well as a background for the light green new foliage.

By: Gossler Farms

Chamaecyparis obtusa ' Leprechaun ' A miniature variety of Japanese Hinoki. Leaves emerald green and very small. Plant is a squatty conical form. Leaves have a tuft appearance. Plant found and introduced in 1966 by J.W. Spingarn of Long Island, New York.

By: Kigi Nursery

Slow growing with deep emerald green foliage. Introduced in 1966 by J.W. Spingarn.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A miniature variety of Japanese Hinoki. Needles are emerald green and are very small as its name implies. The short conical formed plant has wonderful texture. Plant found and introduced in 1966 by J.W. Spingarn of Long Island, New York. Generally prefers partial shade.