Conifer, Shrub

Juniperus media ‘Old Gold’

Juniper 'Old Gold'
Award Winner Low Maintenance Hardiness H6

Warm golden-bronze foliage gives Juniperus media ‘Old Gold’ reliable year-round colour in a broad, spreading evergreen form. This hardy conifer suits gravel gardens, banks and mixed borders, performing best in full sun with freely draining soil and plenty of room to spread.
SKU: JUNI-66-Y
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Size
Max Height
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South West East North
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−20 to −15 °C) Very cold-hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Coastal Areas
Merits
  • Drought Resistant
  • Low Maintenance
  • No pruning required
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Juniperus media ‘Old Gold’ Description

Juniperus media ‘Old Gold’ is a broad evergreen shrub with arching branches covered in yellow-green foliage flushed with warm bronze and gold. The colour remains attractive through winter and creates useful contrast beside blue, green and dark conifers. This cultivar is also widely listed under Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Old Gold’. Mature plants generally reach around 1 metre high and spread 1.5 to 2 metres. Grow in full sun for the strongest colouring in almost any well-drained soil, including poor, sandy or chalky ground. It is fully hardy and drought tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogged soil, particularly through wet winters. Little pruning is needed, but overlong young shoots can be shortened without cutting deeply into old bare wood.

Planting Guide for Juniperus media ‘Old Gold’

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Care guide for Juniperus media ‘Old Gold’

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Uses for Juniperus media ‘Old Gold’ & Garden Styles it suits

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