Saybrook Gold Juniper

Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold'

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

Specifications

Botanical Name

Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold'
Height

4-6 ft
Width

6-8 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Leaf Color
- Gold
- Green
Fall Color

Bronze Yellow/Evergreen
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This juniper thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily. While it can handle a bit of afternoon shade, the golden foliage will lose its brilliant "glow" and turn a duller green without enough sun.
Soil: It prefers well drained soil and won't tolerate "wet feet" or standing water. If you have heavy clay, mix in some organic compost or plant it on a slight mound to improve drainage and keep the roots from suffocating.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Saybrook Gold once or twice a week to help the root system reach deep into the soil. Once established, this juniper is remarkably drought tolerant and can handle dry spells without much fuss. If the plant goes too long without water during extreme heat, you may see the needle tips turn brown or notice a slower growth rate.

Pruning Tips

This shrub blooms on old wood, though its flowers are insignificant compared to its feathery foliage. You should prune in early spring before new growth begins, focusing on thinning out any dead interior branches to improve airflow. Think of it like a light haircut; avoid cutting back into the "dead zone" where there are no green needles, as junipers rarely sprout new growth from old, bare wood.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring to fuel the bright yellow new growth. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall. Doing so encourages tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost, leaving the plant vulnerable to winter tip burn.

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Bright Gold All Year

Bright Gold Foliage
Responds Well To Pruning
Full to Part Shade
Compact Growth

The Juniper 'Saybrook Gold', Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold', is without a doubt the brightest gold Juniper! This Juniper is superior to all gold-tip types on the market, because 'Saybrook Gold' maintains its bright color through all seasons.

Its low, compact profile is ideal for foundation or mass plantings; it makes a wonderfully striking and colorful addition to most any landscape! Create a bright, low hedge or a gleaming focal point in any garden.

This Juniper responds very well to trimming, and you won't have to worry about deer doing it for you. It can be maintained at a variety of heights and widths. 'Saybrook Gold' must be planted in the sun for best color display but it will grow in partial shade at a somewhat slower rate.

The new growth on this plant is soft to the touch, however as it gets older the growth will become quite prickly.

This hardy 'Saybrook Gold' will add color as an accent plant, in rock gardens, for a border, and even do well near a pond.

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Saybrook Gold Juniper

Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold'

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