Juniperus chinensis ‘Aurea’, Old Gold Chinese juniper

Identifying characteristics:

1. Both awl-shaped (juvenile) and scale-like (mature) needles on same plant

2. Spreading habit

3. Bright yellow new growth (in full sun)

Cryptomeria japonica, Japanese Cryptomeria

Identifying characteristics:

  1. evergreen, spirally-arranged needles
  2. conical shape with tufted or plumed foliage
  3. red-brown shredding bark
  4. globe shaped terminal fruit

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