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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.
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.
MINIATURE. This small variety from Australia grows about 1" a year, forming a round, flat bun. Very rare and very cute.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo' plant

How to Grow Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Glauca', Glauca Blue Chinese Fir, Glauca China Fir, Glauca Chinese Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 16'-70'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Greer's Dwarf China Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

6b-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
Photo of Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Greer's Dwarf' foliage by Forestfarm
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aka Cunninghamia lanceolata var. konishii

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

6b-9b

Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 20'-40'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular
Photo of Cunninghamia konishii foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Chinese Cedar, Common China Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 30'-75'

Width: 10'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Cunninghamia lanceolata by Karl Gercens III
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