Gold Lace Juniper

The Gold Lace Juniper is a low, spreading evergreen conifer that will grow up to 12 inches a year, reaching a height of 4 to 5 feet, with a spread up to 7 feet across. It has mounding and arching semi-pendulous branches, and it is a rich gold color, not just at the tips, but all across the plant. This handsome coloring holds through summer and winter. Grow it to cover large areas in front of taller plants, on slopes and banks, and across dry, rocky ground. Every garden has places where this shrub will be a miracle worker.

• Beautiful gold foliage throughout the year
• Uniform color all across the bush
• Low spreading habit covers large areas
• Soft, slightly pendulous branches
• Very cold-hardy and drought resistant

The Gold Lace Juniper is very tough, growing from zone 4 into zone 9. It thrives in full sun, which will develop the best golden coloring. It will grow vigorously in any well-drained soil, including rocky and sandy soils and clay soils on banks and slopes. Avoid areas that are always wet, especially in winter. Pests, diseases and deer are almost never problems, and you can trim the branches to keep it more compact, if you wish, although the natural growth form is the best. This is an indispensable low-maintenance shrub for every garden.