Juniperus chinensis 'Bakaurea' (Gold Star Juniper)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Species | chinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Bakaurea' |
| Registered Name | Goldstar® |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-32) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-25) - 30 |
| Height | 80-100 cm |
| Spread | 90-160 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A beautiful spreading shrub, its arching branches of gold-tinged foliage against its older blue-green needles create an attractive and colourful ground cover. |
| Landscape | As an accent plant, border or ground cover. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well drained soil in full sun, is drought and heat tolerant. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Blue-green older needles with golden yellow foliage and branches. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |