Growing guide · Shrubs

Juniperus chinensis

How to grow Chinese Juniper 'Gold Lace'.

Golden evergreen that skips the winter blues.

Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Zones
4–9
Size
3–4 ft tall, 5–6 ft wide
Spacing
5–6 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Spreading evergreen shrub with bright golden-yellow lacy foliage

Light

Full sun. In shade it goes green and sparse.

Water

Water weekly the first season, then only in drought.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or fall with the root ball level with the soil.

Feeding

None needed.

Pruning

Little pruning needed. Trim branch tips in spring; don't cut into bare wood.

Through the year

Evergreen, brightest gold on new spring growth.

If something's off

Root rot in wet, heavy soil. Bagworms can show up in summer.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Year-round gold color from a tough, low-maintenance evergreen.

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