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Old Gold Juniper

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Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Old Gold Juniper

Planting Instructions for Old Gold Juniper

  1. Choosing the Right Location: Plant Old Gold Juniper in full sun in USDA zones 4 through 9. Choose a spot with at least six hours of direct sunlight for the strongest golden color and dense growth. In shade the foliage fades toward green and the plant becomes thin and open.
  2. Soil Preparation: This juniper grows in many soil types as long as the soil drains well, since junipers dislike soggy roots more than they dislike dry spells. Loosen the soil in a wide area and improve heavy clay with compost or fine gravel.
  3. Planting: Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, and set the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the ground. Old Gold grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Space plants 4 to 5 feet apart, center to center, or 3 to 4 feet for a faster-filling mass planting, and keep them a few feet from walkways and walls.
  4. Mulching and First Watering: Water deeply right after planting to settle the soil. Spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch around and between plants, keeping it a few inches away from the stems, to hold moisture and keep weeds down while the plants fill in.

Care Instructions

  1. Watering: Water regularly while the plant is getting settled, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Once established, Old Gold Juniper is drought tolerant and handles drier conditions with less care.
  2. Fertilizing: Junipers need little fertilizer. If growth is weak, apply a light slow-release fertilizer for evergreens in early spring. Rich soil and heavy feeding are not needed and can cause soft, floppy growth.
  3. Pest and Disease Monitoring: Watch for tip blight, which browns branch tips in wet springs, and prune out affected shoots in dry weather. Check for bagworms in early summer and spider mites during hot, dry spells, which cause dull, speckled foliage. Good air flow and dry foliage prevent most problems.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  1. Pruning: Very little pruning is needed because Old Gold naturally keeps an attractive, spreading shape. If needed, trim lightly to control size or remove damaged growth, cutting back to a branch junction. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood, since junipers rarely regrow from it.
  2. Winter Care: This evergreen handles cold northern winters and hot southern summers. Water deeply in fall before the ground freezes, and brush heavy snow off the arching branches.
  3. Growing in Containers: Old Gold grows well in a large outdoor planter with drainage holes and a well-draining mix. Container plants need more frequent watering, so check the soil every few days in summer.

Additional Tips for Growing Old Gold Juniper

  1. Golden Color: Fresh growth emerges bright yellow in spring and deepens to rich gold by midsummer. It looks especially good beside dark green evergreens, purple foliage and stone.
  2. Berry-Like Cones: Mature plants may produce small bluish-black berry-like cones in fall. They are ornamental only and not meant to be eaten. Due to state plant regulations, Old Gold Juniper cannot ship to California.
What Customers say about the Old Gold Juniper:

The Old Gold Juniper thrives in Zones 4-9

Growing Zones for the Old Gold Juniper

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Old Gold Juniper.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 4-9
Mature Height 2-3 ft.
Mature Width 4-5 ft.
Cannot Ship To CA
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'

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For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

  • 20+ Years Experience

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Beware- not all Old Gold Junipers are the same.

Be sure to get superior evergreens, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" evergreens to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Old Gold Junipers in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that will explode with growth!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall evergreens in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" shrub, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy shrub.

Old Gold Juniper adds warm, year-round color to your yard- soft, arching branches covered in green and gold foliage.

  • Golden evergreen color: bright yellow new growth deepens to rich gold by midsummer
  • Low, spreading shape (2-3 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide) for foundations, borders and mass plantings
  • Drought tolerant once established, and needs very little pruning
  • Hardy in zones 4-9, keeping its color through every season

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure plants including the pot and roots, so the plant you receive is much smaller than you expected. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!

You Want Old Gold Junipers Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship small, weak junipers grown in tiny pots to save money. These "root bound" shrubs struggle after planting and take longer to fill out.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Old Gold Junipers, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. That means they settle in quickly and fill out with golden color sooner.

Read more about the Old Gold Juniper

Old Gold Juniper: Golden Evergreen Color for Easy Landscaping

Add warm, year-round color to your yard with Old Gold Juniper. This easy-care evergreen shrub has soft, arching branches covered in green and gold foliage. Fresh growth starts bright yellow, then deepens to a rich golden color as the season goes on.

Its naturally graceful shape makes Old Gold Juniper a great choice for foundation plantings, borders, mixed evergreen beds, mass plantings, and large outdoor containers.

Why You'll Love Old Gold Juniper

Golden Evergreen Foliage: Bright yellow new growth gives this shrub a warm, glowing look.

Year-Round Color: Evergreen foliage keeps your landscape looking full in every season.

Graceful Arching Shape: Long branches rise through the center and curve gently at the tips for a soft, natural look.

Low Maintenance: Old Gold Juniper keeps an attractive shape with very little pruning.

Great for Containers: Grow it in a large outdoor pot to add golden color to patios, porches, walkways, and entryways.

Seasonal Interest: Mature plants may produce small bluish-black berry-like cones in fall.

Bright Golden Color From Spring Through Summer

The standout feature of Old Gold Juniper is its colorful new growth. Fresh tips emerge bright yellow, then mature to a deeper gold by mid-summer.

This warm color looks especially good next to dark green evergreens, purple foliage, flowering shrubs, stone, and ornamental grasses.

A Soft, Sculpted Shape for the Landscape

Old Gold Juniper has a broad, graceful growth habit. Its branches rise through the center of the plant and gently arch downward near the ends.

This gives the shrub a full, layered look without making it feel stiff or formal.

Where to Plant Old Gold Juniper

Foundation Plantings: Use it near your home to add year-round color and soft evergreen texture.

Garden Borders: Plant it in mixed beds with flowering shrubs, perennials, and other evergreens.

Mass Plantings: Group several plants together for a wide sweep of golden foliage.

Accent Plantings: Use one as a colorful focal point in a sunny garden bed.

Outdoor Containers: Grow Old Gold Juniper in a large planter for lasting color on patios, porches, decks, and entryways.

Old Gold Juniper Sun and Soil Needs

Sunlight: Plant Old Gold Juniper in full sun for the strongest golden color and dense growth.

Soil: This juniper grows well in many soil types as long as the soil drains well.

Watering: Water regularly while the plant is getting established. Once the roots are settled in, Old Gold Juniper becomes easier to care for and can handle drier conditions.

Easy Care With Very Little Pruning

Old Gold Juniper naturally keeps an attractive, spreading shape, so regular pruning is usually not needed.

If shaping is needed, light trimming can help control size or remove damaged growth while keeping the plant’s natural form.

Berry-Like Cones Add Extra Seasonal Detail

Mature Old Gold Junipers may produce small bluish-black berry-like cones in fall. These are ornamental and add a little extra color and texture to the shrub.

The cones are not edible, but they can add interest to the plant late in the growing season.

Easy Golden Color for Year-Round Landscapes

If you want a dependable evergreen with golden foliage, graceful growth, simple care, and year-round color, Old Gold Juniper is an excellent choice.

Plant Old Gold Juniper for warm golden color, soft evergreen texture, and easy beauty that lasts through every season.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Old Gold Juniper

How big does Old Gold Juniper get?

Old Gold Juniper grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Its broad, spreading shape has branches that rise through the center and arch gently at the tips. That low, wide size makes it ideal for foundation beds, borders, and mass plantings.

What zones does Old Gold Juniper grow in?

Old Gold Juniper grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It handles cold northern winters and hot southern summers, keeping its evergreen foliage year-round. That wide range makes it a dependable choice for colorful evergreen structure in most of the country.

Does Old Gold Juniper need full sun?

Yes, Old Gold Juniper needs full sun for the strongest golden color and dense growth. In shade, the foliage fades toward green and the plant can become thin and open. Choose a spot with at least six hours of direct sunlight for the best results.

Does Old Gold Juniper stay gold all year?

Old Gold Juniper keeps its evergreen green and gold foliage all year. Fresh growth emerges bright yellow in spring and deepens to a rich gold by midsummer. The warm color looks especially good beside dark green evergreens, purple foliage, and stone.

How far apart should I plant Old Gold Juniper?

Plant Old Gold Juniper about 4 to 5 feet apart, center to center, to match its mature spread. For a faster-filling mass planting, you can space them closer to 3 to 4 feet. Keep plants a few feet from walkways and walls so the arching branches have room.

Is Old Gold Juniper drought tolerant?

Yes, Old Gold Juniper becomes drought tolerant once established. Water regularly while it is getting settled, then it can handle drier conditions with less care. Well-drained soil is important, since junipers dislike soggy roots more than they dislike dry spells.

Does Old Gold Juniper need pruning?

Old Gold Juniper needs very little pruning because it naturally keeps an attractive, spreading shape. If needed, trim lightly to control size or remove damaged growth, cutting back to a branch junction. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood, since junipers rarely regrow from it.

Can Old Gold Juniper grow in a container?

Yes, Old Gold Juniper grows well in a large outdoor planter, adding golden color to patios, porches, walkways, and entryways. Use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining mix. Container plants need more frequent watering than in-ground junipers, so check the soil every few days in summer.

Does Old Gold Juniper have berries?

Mature Old Gold Junipers may produce small bluish-black berry-like cones in fall. These cones are ornamental and add a little extra color and texture to the shrub late in the season. They are not meant to be eaten, so enjoy them as a decorative detail only.

Can Old Gold Juniper ship to California?

No, Old Gold Juniper cannot be shipped to California (CA) due to state plant regulations. It can be shipped to other states. California gardeners looking for golden evergreen color should choose a shrub that is permitted in their area and suited to their climate.
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