Juniper plant--Gold Lace variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Chinese Juniper plant of the Golden Pfitzer type named Gold Lace is provided. The new variety is a spontaneous mutation of Juniperus Golden Pfitzer (non-patented in the United States). The new variety grows more slowly, exhibits a more prostrate growth habit, and forms attractive deeper, richer, and more persistent golden foliage coloration (as illustrated). The new variety, because of its distinctive appearance is particularly suited for growing as a specimen plant, as a foundation planting, or as a decorative mass planting. Dense compact and soft-textured plants requiring very little maintenance are provided which impart vivid coloration to the modern landscape throughout the season.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Juniperus chinensis, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) grows more slowly than Juniperus Golden Pfitzer,   (b) exhibits an attractive, deeper and more persistent golden foliage coloration than Juniperus Golden Pfitzer which extends to near the center of the plant, and   (c) exhibits a compact more prostrate growth habit than other golden Juniperus chinensis varieties.