.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Leprechaun' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Leprechaun' Description A compact, evergreen conifer featuring dense, scale-like foliage with vibrant green color. Ideal for small gardens and ornamental landscapes, offering year-round interest and easy maintenance. Suggested Uses Perfect for garden borders, hedges, accent plantings, and container gardening. Its dwarf size makes it suitable for small spaces and decorative pots. Plant Details Botanical Name: Leprechaun' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Leprechaun' Common Name: Leprechaun' Western Red Cedar Size & Growth: 2-3 ft tall, slow-growing Hardiness Zones: 4-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, scale-like Bloom Time: N/A Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Not typically Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Nontoxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, dwarf shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly but do not overwater. Soil Moisture: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-draining Humidity: Average humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning to maintain shape, remove dead branches in early spring Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and freezing temperatures in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant so the top of the root ball is level with soil surface Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature