Cunninghamia konishii Little Leo

Common Name:
Little Leo China Fir

Description:
Cunninghamia konishii 'Little Leo' is a compact, slow-growing dwarf conifer with dense, soft, blue-green needle-like foliage that maintains its rich colour year-round. Unlike its larger relatives, 'Little Leo' has a naturally rounded, bushy growth habit, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, rockeries, and container planting. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers a position in full sun to part shade. This hardy and low-maintenance evergreen is ideal for formal gardens, Japanese-style landscapes, and as an accent plant in mixed plantings. With its fine texture and architectural form, 'Little Leo' adds structure and interest to any garden setting.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5 – 1 metre
• Width: 0.5 – 1 metre

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Suitable for Topiary
• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Heuchera (Heuchera spp.)
• Boxwood (Buxus spp.)
• Dwarf Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.)
• Hostas (Hosta spp.)