Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone'
juniper 'Gold Cone'
Slow-growing evergreen conifer to about 1-1.2m in height, with a compact, columnar habit and bearing foliage of tightly packed, bright yellow-green prickly needles that flushes golden yellow in winter
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Gold | |||
| Winter | Yellow Gold |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- 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, preferably in full sun or in light dappled shade. See conifer cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mite and caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to pear rust, twig blight and honey fungus
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