Juniperus chinensis 'Aurea' |
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Compact Golden Juniper |
Juniperus chinensis 'Aurea' is a compact shrub with rich, golden- yellow foliage. Grows to 3'-4' tall and 3' wide. It can be used as a groundcover or lawn substitute.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.