Gold Cone Common Juniper
Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 2-3 ft |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-drained, sandy or gravelly |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 2-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Bright gold fading to blue-green in winter |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | Berry-like cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Sedum, Salvia, Coneflower |
Where it came from
| Grower | Northern Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Does not like wet feet; ensure excellent drainage.
Maintenance
Needs no pruning to maintain its tight columnar shape.
Cleanup
Clear debris from base to prevent fungal issues.
Notes
Excellent vertical accent plant. Gold coloring is most intense on new growth in spring.