Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'
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Common Name: Old Gold Juniper  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Light Green, Yellow Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Persistent

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Old Gold' is a compact, spreading evergreen that grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and 4 to 4 feet wide, with newer foliage emerging a bronze-gold color, that persists well through the summer months and into the winter. Useful in masses, as a taller groundcover, and as a brighter accent against taller, darker green shrubs.
Makes an attractive accent, mass planting, or groundcover. Does not require shearing to maintain its shape. Slow to medium growth. Prefers full sun and moderate to low moisture. Will grow in nearly any soil type, as long as it is well-drained, including sandy, gravelly, and clay soils. Tolerates heat, including reflective heat. Drought tolerant once established; requires only periodic watering.