Gold Lace Juniper Bush

Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Deer-resistant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Slopes/Erosion Control, Container Friendly, and Hedge/Screen

Specifications

Botanical Name

Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'
Height

3-5 ft
Width

4-6 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Growth Rate

Fast
Leaf Color
- Yellow
- Green
- Gold
Fall Color

Gold/Evergreen
Native

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Fragrant

Yes
Does Not Ship To

AK, CT, HI, ID, MT, OR

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This juniper shines brightest in full sun, meaning it needs at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. While it tolerates partial shade, you’ll notice that its signature golden foliage color will be less intense and more muted green if it receives less light.
Soil: Gold Lace Juniper requires exceptionally well-drained soil, as sitting in wet conditions is a quick route to root rot. If you have heavy clay, amend the area generously with coarse sand or compost to ensure sharp drainage; for sandy soils, simply ensure water isn't collecting beneath the root zone.

Watering Requirements

Water a newly planted Juniper deeply and consistently, about once a week, for the first growing season to establish a robust root system. Once established, this shrub becomes highly drought-tolerant, requiring supplemental watering only during extended periods of intense heat or dryness. Inconsistent watering on a mature plant usually results in overall stress and can slow its naturally moderate growth habit.

Pruning Tips

Junipers do not bloom, and their structure is maintained by cutting back new growth, which means they effectively grow on "new wood" in a shaping sense. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring before the new season's growth begins to maintain a neat shape. The key is to snip only the tips of the longest branches back to the main body of the plant; cutting into old, leafless wood will leave permanent brown or bare gaps, as Junipers do not regenerate growth there.

Fertilizer Needs

Fertilize once a year in early spring just as the plant begins active growth using a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 or 14-14-14 formula. Use a light hand, as Junipers are low-maintenance plants that do not require heavy feeding. What you absolutely want to avoid is applying high-nitrogen fertilizer late in the season, as this pushes out tender new growth that will be highly susceptible to winter burn damage.

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Growing Zones 4-9

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A glowing and vibrant gold never goes out of style in the garden. Lucky for you, the Gold Lace Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace') will keep your interest and admiration year after year as its foliage undergoes a transformation from deep forest green to vibrant yellow!

This Juniper is one of the most pristine and even gold Junipers on the market. The Gold Lace Juniper's new growth is flashy and intense. And as time passes, its innermost foliage becomes an attractive forest green. Its coloration adds brilliance and highlights the Gold Lace Juniper's thin and intricate feathery needles.

Growing 3-5 feet tall and about 4-6 feet wide, Gold Lace has a waterfall effect that just stands out among darker evergreens and chartreuse ornamentals alike! Hardy throughout a wide range of USDA planting zones 4 to 9, Junipers are among the easiest and lowest-maintenance shrubs available!

Landscape Application:

With its lovely golden hues, the Gold Lace Juniper makes an ideal foundation planting that will contrast and harmonize with your other landscaping. As an evergreen, it will keep your yard looking verdant and healthy all year long!

Because of its green-to-yellow ombre, it also looks fabulous as a stand-alone planting! As a Juniper, this plant will establish on slopes or rocky terrain. A little Gold Lace Juniper goes a long way. When planning your planting, provide your Gold Lace Juniper with room to spread. While staying under 6 feet in height, this prized plant will spread outward. It goes quickly, making it great for near-immediate erosion control.

Plant your Gold Lace Junipers with a mix of other Juniper varieties. It plays well off blues and green and dark foliage shrubs, becoming the gilded member of a mixed shrub border or an eye-catching hedge! Tall enough for some brilliant screening and privacy, but not too large to block your view, Junipers are plant-it-and-forget-it shrubs!

Need a backdrop to highlight your Rose garden or to show off a new garden feature? Create garden vignettes by planting curved allée or groupings of Gold Lace and watch the compliments roll in! A row along your driveway or dividing the front yard from the sidewalk is sure to bump up the curb appeal significantly!

Forest Green Interior & Gold-Yellow Outer Growth
Intricate Feathery Needles & Branches
Very Easy To Grow Evergreen Shrub
Hedges, Foundation Plantings & En Masse
Colorful Specimens, Focal Points & Mixed Shrub Borders

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This colorful Juniper will shine its brightest in full sun but can tolerate some afternoon shade especially when planted in the hotter of its favored growing zones. Junipers must have very well-drained soil or they will struggle to thrive. Water it well until it's established then you can let it be. Applying a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the root system significantly helps all plants thrive!

Prune Junipers in early spring by grabbing the tip of the longer branches and snipping those branches back evenly with the main body of the plant. This reduces the size and encourages new growth behind the cut where you want new growth to originate from. This method keeps the plant shaggy and natural! This low-maintenance shrub only requires additional care during times of drought.

Full Sun & Some Shade
Must Be Planted In Well-Draining Soil
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
Prune Early Spring
Pest & Disease Resistant
Tolerates Coastal & Urban Conditions

Anything but boring, go for the intense Gold Lace Juniper! Gold and glorious, the Gold Lace Juniper is ready to light up your landscape with its gilded finery! Order your quality shrubs and ornamentals from NatureHills.com and enjoy the convenience of having your landscaping delivered to your doorstep!

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Gold Lace Juniper Bush

Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

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