Juniperus communis Gold Cone (Common Juniper)
Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’ (Common Juniper) is an upright, narrow, columnar, evergreen shrub forming a splendid exclamation point in the landscape. Emerging bright gold in spring, the foliage of tightly packed needles retains its warm color in summer and fall, before changing to blue-green in winter. Slow-growing, this upright Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant and is an excellent addition to the mixed border.
Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone' (Common Juniper) is an upright, narrow, columnar, evergreen shrub forming a splendid exclamation point in the landscape. Emerging bright gold in spring, the foliage of tightly packed needles retains its warm color in summer and fall, before changing to blue-green in winter. Slow-growing, this upright Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant and is an excellent addition to the mixed border. Its pleasing and not-too-bright gold color lends itself to inspired plantings. Equally ideal for providing year-round structure in seasonal containers.
- Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including poor soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, for foundation plantings, rock gardens, or containers.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Juniperus – Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |