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Unlike any other
juniper, this beauty is soft to the touch and provides dynamic, seasonal
color changes. In the spring it emerges an attractive chartreuse hue,
changes to bright yellow and then takes on orange hues in the autumn. A
sport of ‘Hughes’, it has the same spreading, horizontal habit and easy
to grow, drought tolerant culture.
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Foliage Color:
Evergreen. Soft to the touch, chartreuse foliage changes to gold and
than takes on orange hues in autumn.
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Fall Color:
Gold with a hues of orange.
Size:
1-2 feet tall, 4-5' wide and 7-9 feet with time.
Exposure:
Full sun
Soil:
Most any soil so long as
it's not wet.
Pruning:
Best if done immediately after bloom. Sets bud on summer prior to
blooming.
Watering:
Water to establish and during periods of drought. Quite drought tolerant
once established.
Wildlife:
None
Type:
Evergreen
Fertilizing:
Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer
specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of
application.
Uses:
Great intermixed into a perennial border or when used in mass as ground cover.
Other:
Native to North America
Breeder:
Mark Hegedus
A useful native plant
with lots of potential for the home landscape. It will grow in full sun
, and requires little pruning or other maintenance.
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