Gold Lace Chinese Juniper

About this plant

Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace' is a stunning evergreen conifer distinguished by its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that intensifies in cooler weather, creating a captivating display year-round. Its compact, mounding growth habit makes it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications, from rock gardens and foundation plantings to mass plantings and mixed borders. This cultivar offers exceptional texture and color contrast, pairing beautifully with darker green evergreens or purple-leaved shrubs. It maintains a neat and tidy appearance inherently, requiring minimal pruning to sustain its elegant form. Hardy and adaptable, 'Gold Lace' thrives in a range of conditions, providing consistent beauty with minimal fuss. Its compact size ensures it fits well into smaller spaces while still delivering a powerful visual impact.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Best growth occurs in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions, including poor soils, dry soils, and urban pollution. Avoid wet, poorly drained sites. Pruning is generally not needed, but can be done to maintain a desired shape or remove any stray branches.