Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Gold Coast’
Common Name: Gold Coast Juniper Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, dense with spreading branch tips forming a rather blocky canopy - tips of branches nearly horizontal, tinged with golden yellow Height 3-4' Spread 4-5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun, tolerates partial Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness hardy, does poorly in desert (all zones) Morphology: Leaves scales, green, slightly yellowish toward branch tips - not prickly to the touch Flowers none Fruit none Propagation: semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings Usage: good filler for foliage color and texture - mass plantings, woodsy or informal landscapes; compact size fits well with small scale landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates occasional watering when established Fertilizing balanced, or organic fertilizer in spring Pruning selectively tip back wayward branch growth Pests/Diseases scale, spider mites Special Conditions/Other use slow release fertilizer for best results Origin: cultivar Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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