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All Gold Shore Juniper

Scientific name: Juniperus conferta 'All Gold'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 10
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:0 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This cultivar is a golden form of Shore Juniper. The foliage is bright yellow, developing slight bronze overtones in winter.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen groundcover that grows to 6” in height and a spred of 6’ at full maturity. It forms a flat carpet that roots as the original plant spreads out in a circular fashion.

  Adaptation:
Once established this conifer can withstand high summer temperatures, and full sun conditions.

This species could be used for mass plantings or as a cover on steep slopes.

  Pests:
Pest free in the Northwest.
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