Leprechaun™ Arborvitae

Overview: An arborvitae grown for its dense green foliage.

Mature size: Approximately 40–60 ft. tall and 12–20 ft. wide at full maturity, though it can be maintained smaller with pruning.

Sun exposure: Full sun with light afternoon shade

Flowering season: Not grown for flowers — an evergreen conifer

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8

Water needs: Average to consistent moisture; not drought-tolerant, especially while establishing

Special features: A compact selection from the Green Giant breeding line, more manageable in size than the standard Green Giant. A fast-growing, low-maintenance hybrid arborvitae widely used as a Leyland cypress alternative for screening; dense, columnar-pyramidal habit that needs little pruning; resistant to most pests, diseases, and deer, but intolerant of salt spray or salty soil

Wildlife value: Cover and nesting habitat for birds

Botanical name: Thuja standishii x plicata 'Leprechaun'

Category: Topiaries, Conifers, & Specialty Material