Taxon

Juniperus rigida 'Hikari'

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Common name: Hikari needle juniper, goldtip temple juniper
Family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: A rare evergreen selection believed to grow into small multi-stemmed tree, 20' tall and 15' wide with horizontal branches. Needles are short and sharp. Ivory cream new growth appears yellow from a distance, contrasting well with older, dark green needles. Useful as a specimen or accent plant.
Links: American Conifer Society Database

Locations

  • 1: CON: CK12 (CK12) • Accession: D2010-0631.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLT: CD22 (CD22) • Accession: D2010-0631.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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