Leprechaun™ Arborvitae
Thuja plicata x standishii 'Leprechaun'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Evergreen, Compact/Dwarf, Low Maintenance, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateSlow
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NativeYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Count yourself lucky indeed when you include the soft foliage and deep green saturated color of the Leprechaun Arborvitae (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Leprechaun') today! This lovely cultivar is an adorable smaller upright growing evergreen that is a delightfully cold-hardy privacy shrub to enliven your landscape on a smaller footprint!
A true dwarf, you'll love the long spires of new growth that become fluffy and dense once they fill out later in the season. You'll not sacrifice space to include a columnar evergreen into your landscape! With a spiky and deep green texture with a pointed form that are sure to make this shamrock-green little number a sure standout all growing season and beyond! You'll get great color in the fall and winter without the usual bronzing some other Arborvitae sometimes get once the cold sets in.
Leprechaun has a fantastic densely packed and compact form, plus a slower growth rate which should translate to low maintenance! Requiring almost zero pruning, less fuss and never needing to worry about this little shrub outgrowing its space! Cold hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 8, Leprechaun typically grows to within 7 - 10 feet in height and a mature spread of 4 - 6 feet.
Planting and Application:
Leprechaun Arborvitae are lovely specimen evergreens for dressing up your front entry where you can decorate them for every season or holiday. In the ground, add evenly-spaced exclamation points throughout a bed or border to add height and interest all year round!
Arborvitae are incredibly versatile hedging for space-saving screening and privacy! Create low living walls and outdoor rooms to section off your own little slices of heaven! Keep the neighbor's peeping eyes and slow the wind with a semi-circle or row of these lush plants! You'll enjoy their year-round greenery that breaks up the winter doldrums!
Perfectly sized to use around smaller properties, porches and patios, even balcony and container gardeners can enjoy greenery and privacy in planters anywhere! Pot up in large containers in a row along your driveway, or around a poolside planting, dressed up with a skirting of spillers, cascading from the base of the plants!
- Dark Green Soft Evergreen Foliage
- No Winter Bronzing
- Slower Maintenance-Free Growth
- Natural Pyramidal Form & Easy Care!
- Privacy & Screening, Containers & Planters, Specimen & Year-Round Greenery
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Arborvitae (Thuja) tolerate partial sun but really do their best in the full sun. Provide a moderate moisture location with excellent drainage and keep the lower branching clean with a 3-4 inch bed of arborist mulch. Mulch also holds in moisture and insulates the root system for a happier plant! Be sure to provide your evergreen trees and shrubs with adequate and extra moisture throughout the fall before winter to prevent browning and wind-burn from the cold, dry northern winds.
Pruning is not needed, but if you do need to nip off an errant wild hair, pruning and shearing are best done in the very early spring before you see new growth. Arborvitae looks best with their foliage and limbs sweeping the ground, so avoid pruning these off for the best effect.
- Full Sun & Some Part Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Appreciates Mulch & Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Little to No Pruning Needed
- Pest & Deer Resistant Unless Desperate
Leprechaun Arborvitae is one lucky little number that will add vivid green to your landscape all growing season and beyond! Hurry and order enough of this fantastic new variety for your home without sacrificing space! Now available at NatureHills.com!
