Old Gold Chinese Juniper

Old Gold Chinese Juniper

5 Gallon
$49.90
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Old Gold Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ''Old Gold'

A tough, low-maintenance evergreen with vibrant golden foliage and a graceful, spreading form.

$49.90

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Old Gold Chinese Juniper is a classic and highly reliable evergreen shrub, prized for its vibrant, year-round golden foliage and graceful, fountain-like form. Its feathery, scale-like needles emerge a brilliant golden-yellow in spring, mellowing to an attractive yellow-green for the rest of the year. This low-maintenance, tough-as-nails plant adds a permanent splash of warm color and soft texture to the landscape, making it an outstanding choice for foundation plantings, massing as ground cover, or adding structure to rock gardens.

Vibrant Golden-Yellow Foliage: Features soft, feathery foliage that emerges a striking gold in spring and retains a consistent, warm yellow-green hue throughout the year, brightening any landscape.
Graceful, Spreading Habit: Grows in a dense, compact, and slightly mounding form with arching branches, creating a soft, cascading "fountain" effect that is both elegant and full.
Extremely Tough and Adaptable: Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer, pests, and diseases. Thrives in poor, rocky soils and full sun.
Low-Maintenance Evergreen: Requires no pruning to maintain its attractive shape, though it can be trimmed if desired. Provides reliable structure and color in all four seasons with zero fuss.
Versatile Landscape Use: Ideal as a low hedge, foundation plant, mass ground cover, or as a colorful accent in rock gardens, slopes, and Asian-inspired landscapes.

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Q: Does it need full sun to keep its gold color?
A: Yes, for the most vibrant golden-yellow color, it requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). In too much shade, the foliage will become more green and loose, losing its characteristic compact, golden appearance.

Q: How fast does it grow and how big will it get?
A: It is a slow to moderate grower, typically adding 4-6 inches per year. At maturity, it will form a broad mound approximately 2-3 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, making it a substantial but manageable specimen.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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