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Torreya nucifera 'Gold Strike'
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Common name:
Gold Strike Japanese torreya
Family:
Taxaceae (yew family)
Distribution:
Species native to Japan
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
Upright, broad and conical evergreen tree with linear, shiny, dark green leaves interspersed with yellow. Some needles are striped green and yellow, and stems of young variegated shoots are yellow. The plant is not stable in coloration, but usually about half the shoots are variegated. Produces olive green or white cones. An interesting specimen or accent plant. Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade and shelter from the wind.
Locations
1:
CON: CN11
(CN11)
• Accession: D2006-0090.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
PKW: AR07
(AR07)
• Accession: D2006-0090.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual