Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo'

Also Known As

Cunninghamia konishii 'Coolwyn Compact'
Cunninghamia lanceolata var. konishii
Coolwyn Comp Miniature Hayata Tree
Hayta Tree 'Little Leo'
Little Leo China Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo' plant details

Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cunninghamia konishii 'Coolwyn Comp' - A miniature form of the Hayata Tree from Taiwan. Leaves are a bright green, with foliage resembling crytomeria. Winter color is purple. Plant a natural for troughs. Very rare plant found and named by Leo Coolyn in Austrailia.

By: Kigi Nursery

This looks more or less like Little Leo but slightly larger it has not been as vigorous for us and generally seems a bit more finicky, on the other hand, it looks great.