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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minta'® 15cm

Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minta'® 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: ChamaecMinta15cm
Price: 15.0 EUR
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Evergreen conifer · Cupressaceae · soft mint foliage

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Minta’®

Small, round and unexpectedly… attractive 😉

Family: Cupressaceae · Pot diameter: 15cm · Height: approximately 25cm

Soft mint foliage
Compact rounded crown
Fine texture
KVBC bronze medal

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Minta’® brings the cool softness of a small cloud into a planting. Fine green tips mingle with blue tones to create a bright, almost velvety surface. From a distance, it reads as a calm rounded accent; close up, a multitude of tiny branches gives the crown depth and detail. This is a conifer with a quiet character, able to soften the firm lines of stone and make the deeper greens around it seem even richer.

The mint colour works beautifully with copper and burgundy leaves. Fine branchlets contrast with broad neighbouring surfaces, adding close-up interest while the rounded crown remains easy to appreciate from an entrance or path.

KVBC bronze medal at the autumn Plantarium/GROEN-Direkt exhibition in 2023.

What makes it special

A compact rounded presence with exceptionally fine foliage and a distinctive bluish-green mint tone.

Mint with blue depth

The foliage combines green and glaucous tones. Its characteristic mint colour becomes particularly apparent under warmer growing conditions.

A naturally rounded outline

The branching builds a uniform, compact crown. Its outline is globular to slightly flattened, without the tall central leader of a tree-form cypress.

Detail worth a closer look

The small, narrow leaves give the branchlets an exceptionally fine texture. The impression of softness comes from this dense arrangement rather than from hairs.

Why you will love it: it brightens a planting with mint colour and adds a clear, rounded point of calm that remains interesting throughout the seasons.

In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsRounded crown · sun or bright partial shade · cool, well-drained soil

Planting position

A rounded mint crown

Choose a bright position where the crown can be seen from every side. In hot regions, favour morning sun and protection from intense afternoon heat. Allow an initial width of around 60cm with room for later growth, keeping neighbouring foliage clear of its outline.

Colour & compatibility

Mint, copper and soft cream

Combine it with plants that enjoy bright partial shade and even moisture in well-drained soil. Contrasting leaf shapes reveal its fine texture, while a few warmer colours create a clear accent.

Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ — coppery, ruffled leaves bring warmth to the bluish-green planting in cool partial shade.
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ — slender arching leaves with cream centres add movement beside the rounded crown.
Pieris japonica ‘Little Heath’ — small cream-edged leaves suit cool, acidic soil; leave enough space for each plant to retain its own outline.

Care at a glance

Light

Sun or bright partial shade. In hot microclimates, choose morning sun and protection from heated surfaces and drying winds.

Watering

Maintain light, even moisture. Water when the soil begins to dry and allow excess water to drain freely.

Climate & hardiness

Winter hardy to around −25°C in suitable conditions. Roots in pots need more protection than roots in the ground.

Safety

An ornamental plant, not for consumption. Wear gloves when pruning and keep cut branches away from children and pets.

Detailed careComplete care guideEight practical points: Light & microclimate, Watering, Soil, Feeding, Pruning, Potting & planting, Foliage checks, Garden dimensions.

Light & microclimate

Choose a bright, airy position. Frost hardiness does not protect it from a pot drying out or from heat reflected by paving.

Watering

Check moisture beneath the surface with a finger. Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry and do not leave water standing in the saucer.

Soil

Use well-drained soil rich in organic matter, preferably slightly acidic to neutral. Avoid permanently wet positions.

Feeding

A light spring feed for conifers is sufficient when the soil needs support. Follow the packet rate and do not fertilise dry soil.

Pruning

The rounded shape develops naturally. Remove dead branchlets and lightly adjust green tips if necessary. Avoid cutting deeply into old bare wood.

Potting & planting

Plant at the existing soil level and keep drainage holes clear. Increase pot size gradually as the roots develop.

Foliage checks

If browning spreads to the outer tips, check moisture and drainage first. During hot, dry weather, also inspect the foliage for spider mites.

Garden dimensions

‘Minta’ has reached around 60cm in both height and spread in garden cultivation. This indicates its growth observed so far and is not a fixed limit for an old plant.

Development over timeA rounded crown that retains its detailFine new tips, bright mint tones and an evergreen presence through the cooler season.

Fine new tips

Young shoots add small leaves around the outer surface and continue the compact branching.

Mint in the warm season

Under warmer growing conditions, the characteristic mint green becomes particularly apparent within the glaucous crown.

Evergreen continuity

The foliage remains through the cooler season. Colour intensity can vary with the microclimate, while the rounded form is retained.

Mature habit & dimensions

Indicative growth

Height about 0.6 m observedSpread about 0.6 m observed

Short twigs carry very narrow leaves and gradually fill the rounded outline. Around 60 × 60cm is an observed garden size for this recent cultivar, not a final growth limit.

Form through time

Seasonal or developmental views

Young branching

Denser crown

What to expect after planting: Expect the rounded crown to fill out gradually. The mint tone varies naturally with conditions; extensive dry brown tips require attention rather than being the desired seasonal change.

History & originCultivar originA different shoot in Wezep, a new rounded form and its recognition in 2023.

The story of ‘Minta’ began in January 2020 in Wezep, the Netherlands. Henrik Christiaan Cozijn Rietberg noticed a naturally occurring branch sport on a plant of Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sky Blue’. Instead of the parent’s more vigorous and less uniform growth, it showed finer foliage, a more compact habit and an unusual mint tone.

The following month, February 2020, propagation began using softwood stem cuttings. Successive generations retained the same combination of fine foliage and rounded crown. A small difference on one branch therefore became a distinct cultivar, named ‘Minta’.

Edens Creations presented the cultivar at the autumn Plantarium/GROEN-Direkt exhibition in 2023, where it received a KVBC bronze medal. The United States plant patent US PP35,879 was granted on 25 June 2024. Its journey brought a calm, compact expression of the Japanese Chamaecyparis pisifera into gardens, carrying the delicate colour that first set it apart.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Narrow leaves with stomatal bands

The narrow leaves of ‘Minta’ carry two stomatal bands on each surface, more conspicuous beneath. Stomata are microscopic openings with cells that control gas exchange, adding a functional anatomical detail to the foliage’s glaucous appearance.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers about shape, colour, pots and the seasons.

01Does it need clipping to stay round?

The compact rounded habit is a natural characteristic of ‘Minta’. Light adjustment of green tips, if needed, and removal of dead branchlets are usually sufficient.

02How large does it grow?

A height and spread of around 60cm have been observed in gardens. Allow room for later growth, as these dimensions are not a fixed limit for every plant.

03Why is the colour not always identical?

Light, temperature and the age of the growth influence its appearance. The mint tone becomes particularly apparent under warmer growing conditions.

04Can it stay in a pot?

Yes, with free drainage, regular moisture checks and gradual repotting. The 15cm pot is the current size offered.

05Is it frost hardy?

It is hardy to around −25°C in suitable conditions. In particular, protect pots from prolonged freezing and drying winds.

06What should I do if the outer tips dry out?

Check whether the soil dries completely or stays constantly wet. Also inspect for spider mites and avoid reflected heat. Do not treat extensive browning as a normal colour change.

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minta'® 15cm — Care & Tips

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minta'® 15cm

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minta'® 15cm

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Minta’®

What makes it special

Mint with blue depth

A naturally rounded outline

Detail worth a closer look

A rounded mint crown

Mint, copper and soft cream

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Light & microclimate

Watering

Soil

Feeding

Pruning

Potting & planting

Foliage checks

Garden dimensions

Fine new tips

Mint in the warm season

Evergreen continuity

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Narrow leaves with stomatal bands

Frequently asked questions

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minta'® 15cm — Care & Tips

📦 Your plant travels protected

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