Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'
Juniper 'Old Gold'
Junipers are coniferous plants which vary in size and shape from tall columnar trees, 40m tall, to low spreading shrubs. They have needle or scale-like leaves. 'Old Gold' is a compact shrub which grows best in full sun. Useful for banks and berms. Tolerates alkaline soil and is quite drought-tolerant.
Contributed by @vickster
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Juniper 'Old Gold'
Latin name
Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'
type
Tree
family
Cupressaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'
Junipers are coniferous plants which vary in size and shape from tall columnar trees, 40m tall, to low spreading shrubs. They have needle or scale-like leaves. 'Old Gold' is a compact shrub which grows best in full sun. Useful for banks and berms. Tolerates alkaline soil and is quite drought-tolerant.
Planting young plants
From Late Autumn TO Early Winter
Conifers can be planted throughout the year, but it is best to plant them in the late autumn or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Most conifers are frost proof to an extent and hardy, so they will be able to establish well throughout cooler weather. They should be planted in full sun or partial shade, and are tolerant of most soil types, but will benefit from having compost or manure tilled into the soil prior to planting. Conifers also need decent draining, so do not plant them in very heavy clay soil or else you will risk drowning the plant. A hole no less than 1m across and 25cm deep should be dug when planting your conifer. Add organic material such as compost or manure to the hole, and fill it in carefully so that you don’t damage the roots.