Taxon

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Gold Dragon'

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Common name: Gold Dragon Japanese plum-yew
Family: Taxaceae (yew family)
Distribution: Species native to Japan and Korea
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: A relatively new selection of Japanese plum-yew, Gold Dragon has not yet been evaluated for its performance in central OH but should perform as well as other selections. It is one of three yellow foliage forms of the species which have medium, glossy green needles in summer that change to golden-yellow with onset of short days and cooler weather. As with all members of this genus, this selection is highly deer browse resistant and drought and heat tolerant. Though it will perform well in dense shade, it must have an open exposure to reveal its uniquely golden needles.
Links: Hawksridge Farms Nursery

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AT13 (AT13) • Accession: D2017-0084.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: ADG: AT13 (AT13) • Accession: D2017-0084.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: ADG: AT13 (AT13) • Accession: D2017-0084.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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