Family: Cupressaceae
synonym: Calocedrus decurrens 'Aurea'
common name: variegated libocedro ETYMOLOGY: The generic name is given by the union of the greek word Kalòs (beautiful ) and the Latin Cedrus (cedar, cedar-like plant). The specific attribute Latin decurrens (down down) refers to the arrangement of foliage
the libocedro is a variegated variety a pyramidal habit, with dense foliage and smooth.
The characteristics are similar to the type species, from which it differs widely and irregularly mottled foliage from twigs bearing leaves golden yellow
the growth of this variety is slower than the type species, making it suitable for use in small gardens
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