Gold Lace Juniper Bush

Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

Nature Hills Nursery

Year-Round Gold Foliage Transformation: Vibrant Yellow New Growth Matures to Forest Green
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-9
Grows 3-5 ft Tall, 4-6 ft Wide
Evergreen Year-Round Color and Privacy
Deer Resistant, Pollution Tolerant, Salt Tolerant

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#3 Container

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

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Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Deer-resistant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Slopes/Erosion Control, Container Friendly, Hedge/Screen
Hardiness Zone	4a to 9b
Sunlight	Full sun, Partial shade
Height	3-5 ft
Width	4-6 ft
Watering Needs	Low
Growth Rate	Fast
Blooms In	Spring
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Native	Yes
Suitable Space	Indoors, Outdoors
Plant Name	Juniper
Botanical Name	Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'
Species	chinensis
Cultivar	Gold Lace
Class	Pinopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, PR

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!

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of soil does Gold Lace Juniper prefer, and does it tolerate poor or rocky soils?

Gold Lace Juniper thrives in well-draining soil but tolerates poor and rocky conditions exceptionally well. As mentioned, this hardy shrub establishes easily on slopes and rocky terrain across zones 4-9. Plant it where drainage is adequate and give it 4-6 feet of spread room.

How often should I water a newly planted Gold Lace Juniper, and does it become drought-tolerant later?

Water newly planted Gold Lace Juniper deeply twice weekly for the first growing season. Once established in zones 4-9, this low-maintenance shrub becomes quite drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Shop at Nature Hills for healthy, well-rooted specimens.

Is Gold Lace Juniper deer-resistant or do deer commonly eat it?

Gold Lace Juniper is highly deer-resistant due to its aromatic oils and prickly needle texture that deer typically avoid. Junipers are among the most reliable deer-proof evergreens for zones 4-9. Plant it confidently in areas with deer pressure, especially as foundation plantings or mixed borders.

Is Gold Lace Juniper salt-tolerant for coastal or roadside planting?

Gold Lace Juniper has good salt tolerance, making it suitable for coastal and roadside plantings in zones 4-9. Its hardy nature and ability to establish on challenging terrain, including slopes and rocky areas, helps it handle salt exposure well.

What are the basic care requirements for Gold Lace Juniper, like pruning or fertilizing?

Gold Lace Juniper is extremely low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning or fertilizing once established in zones 4-9. Light pruning in late winter helps maintain its natural waterfall shape as it spreads 4-6 feet wide. Shop at Nature Hills for this plant-it-and-forget-it shrub.

Will Gold Lace Juniper grow well on slopes for erosion control?

Gold Lace Juniper establishes well on slopes and rocky terrain, spreading quickly for near-immediate erosion control. This hardy shrub grows 3-5 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide in zones 4-9. Give it adequate spacing to spread naturally for best slope stabilization results.

Does the golden foliage color of Gold Lace Juniper hold up through winter?

Yes, Gold Lace Juniper maintains its golden color year-round as an evergreen. The vibrant yellow new growth gradually transitions to forest green inner foliage, creating a beautiful two-toned effect that persists through winter in zones 4-9. Plant in full sun for the most intense golden coloration.

What sizes are available for shipping, like 1-gallon or 5-gallon pots?

Gold Lace Juniper is typically available in 1-gallon, 2-gallon, and sometimes 3-gallon containers for shipping. Larger sizes establish faster but smaller pots are more affordable and easier to plant. Choose based on your timeline and budget, as this fast-growing juniper reaches 3-5 feet tall regardless of starting size.

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

Gold Lace Juniper Bush

Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

Landscape Application:

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Where to Plant

Watering Requirements

Pruning Tips

Fertilizer Needs

Shipping Rates

Customer Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of soil does Gold Lace Juniper prefer, and does it tolerate poor or rocky soils?

How often should I water a newly planted Gold Lace Juniper, and does it become drought-tolerant later?

Is Gold Lace Juniper deer-resistant or do deer commonly eat it?

Is Gold Lace Juniper salt-tolerant for coastal or roadside planting?

What are the basic care requirements for Gold Lace Juniper, like pruning or fertilizing?

Will Gold Lace Juniper grow well on slopes for erosion control?

Does the golden foliage color of Gold Lace Juniper hold up through winter?

What sizes are available for shipping, like 1-gallon or 5-gallon pots?

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Gold Lace Juniper Bush

Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of soil does Gold Lace Juniper prefer, and does it tolerate poor or rocky soils?

How often should I water a newly planted Gold Lace Juniper, and does it become drought-tolerant later?

Is Gold Lace Juniper deer-resistant or do deer commonly eat it?

Is Gold Lace Juniper salt-tolerant for coastal or roadside planting?

What are the basic care requirements for Gold Lace Juniper, like pruning or fertilizing?

Will Gold Lace Juniper grow well on slopes for erosion control?

Does the golden foliage color of Gold Lace Juniper hold up through winter?

What sizes are available for shipping, like 1-gallon or 5-gallon pots?