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Description
Golden Dragon Cephalotaxus is a carefree evergreen conifer shrub with an upright vase-shaped habit. Its deep green needle-like foliage grows in a bottlebrush form and is highlighted with bright golden yellow where the sun hits it. Best color with full sun and rich well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Golden Dragon is very sun tolerant, being able to take full sun without burning or fading.
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Type: |
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Height: |
3' - 5' |
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Spread: |
3' - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. It can be damaged in full sun and cannot tolerate acidic soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fern, Japanese Forest Grass, Bugleweed
IMAGE: Photo by Star Roses and Plants, Golden Dragon™ Cephalotaxus
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
