Gold Juniper is a stunning evergreen shrub with golden foliage that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is grown in zones 4-9 and is perfect for adding color to any landscape.
Gold Juniper
The Gold Juniper (Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone') is a slow-growing, upright evergreen conifer with a dense, conical habit. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its compact size, attractive golden foliage, and ease of care.
Gold Juniper
Gold Juniper typically grows to a height of 5-6 feet and a width of 2-3 feet in 10 years, with a mature height of 10-12 feet. It has soft, golden yellow foliage that is not prickly. The foliage may take on a bronze hue in the winter, especially when exposed to strong winds.
Gold Juniper is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Water Gold Juniper regularly, especially during the hot summer months. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Gold Juniper can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen tree, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Gold Juniper is a popular choice for hedges and topiaries due to its dense foliage and ability to be shaped.
Here are some additional tips for growing Gold Juniper:
- Water Gold Juniper deeply and regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
- Mulch around Gold Juniper plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Fertilize Gold Juniper once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune Gold Juniper in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape it as desired.
- Gold Juniper is susceptible to a number of pests and diseases, so it is important to inspect your plants regularly and to take steps to control any problems that arise.
With proper care, Gold Juniper plants can thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 6-8 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 6-8 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Vaccinium ashei 'Premier' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | May-June |
