Juniperus rigida subsp. conferta 'All Gold'

RHS Plant Profile
shore juniper 'All Gold'

Synonyms

Juniperus conferta 'Allgold'

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Shrubs

A low-growing, creeping evergreen shrub to 30cm high, with dense, prickly, golden yellow-green foliage, with an orange tint in winter

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained or Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cupressaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus
Juniperus can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scale-like or sharply pointed awl-shaped leaves, and small globose fruits
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and webber moth caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to pestalotiopsis on conifers, phytophthora and honey fungus