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Juniperus communis 'Golden Schnapps'
Common name:
Golden Schnapps common juniper
Family:
Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution:
Species native to North America and Eurasia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3
Life form:
Evergreen shrub
Comments:
This is a rare, upright, loosely vase-like evergreen shrub with lacy foliage. It has golden yellow needles on ascending branches that reputedly do not burn in sun. It grows slowly to 8' tall and 3' wide. Excellent specimen or accent plant.
Locations
1:
CON: CQ11
(CQ11)
• Accession: D2002-0158.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
MAG: CB11
(CB11)
• Accession: D2002-0158.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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