Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Star®' – Gold Star® Juniper

Brighten your landscape with the Gold Star® Juniper, an exceptional spreading evergreen prized for its vibrant two-tone foliage. Seamlessly blending emerald green at the center with brilliant golden-yellow branch tips, it maintains its luminous glow year-round. Its compact habit and predictable growth make it a top-tier choice for adding structure and effortless color to any garden.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Evergreen, soft scales with bright golden-yellow tips contrasting with bluish-green mature foliage.
• Flowering / Fruiting / Stems: Occasionally produces small, fleshy violet-blue cones in winter.
• Light Requirements: Requires full sun to maintain the intensity of its golden color.
• Habit: Spreading, low, and compact, forming a regular star shape.
• Growth: Slow to moderate growth; reaches approximately 1 m in height.
• Soil: Highly adaptable; prefers well-drained soil, even in poor or rocky conditions.
• Hardiness : Excellent hardiness (Zone 3).
• Resistances : Highly resistant to pollution, drought, and heat.

Use

• Types of Use: Perfect as a groundcover, in mass plantings, or for stabilizing slopes.
• Decorative Benefits: Provides stable four-season color and a fine, softening texture.

Maintenance

• Watering: Regular during the first year; drought-tolerant once established.
• Fertilisation: Apply an evergreen fertilizer in early spring if necessary.
• Pruning: Rarely necessary; lightly trim in mid-June if needed.
• Planting: Ensure adequate spacing for its natural horizontal spread.
• Winter Protection: No specific protection required.