Grows 1-6″ per year. Upright columnar, compact evergreen. Foliage emerges bright yellow, maturing to golden yellow and green, taking on an orange cast in the winter. Easy to grow. No pruning required. Botanical Name- Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’ Pronunciation- joo-NIP-er-us kom-YOO-nis Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 2 ft Mature Height- 5 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, especially dry ones Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Curtain Call Pink Japanese Anemone – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Berry-like cones eaten by cedar waxwings, thrushes; shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or crowded branches anytime; prefers well-drained soil and minimal fertilizing. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape. Avoid cutting into old wood. Fertilization Instructions- Use a conifer-type, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Good drainage in clay is essential to prevent root rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Cedar-apple rust, scale insects
