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Gold Cone Juniper

Scientific name: Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 7
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:10 ft
Width:2 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description With its columnar form and gold foliage Gold Cone juniper is an interesting plant for small spaces in the landscape.

  Morphology:
Gold Cone juniper is a slow-growing conifer tree which typically reaches a size of 10’ by 2’ after 10 years. It bears awl-shaped new growth which emerges bright gold in the spring with good color retention during the summer and early fall. The gold coloration gradually fades to bluish-green in winter.

Male and female flowers are on separate plants (dioecious). Female fruits (berry-like cones) of the species are used to flavor gin.

  Adaptation:
Does best on well drained sites which are slightly acidic.

  Pests:
None reported.
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