Juniperus communis ‘Gold Schatz'

Common name
Common Juniper ‘Gold Schatz.

Family
Cupressaceae

Genus
Juniper is a large genus of fifty three species and occupies a huge ecological and geographical range across the Northern Hemisphere. Junipers can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scale-like or sharply pointed awl-shaped leaves, and small berries.

Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery. The bright yellow foliage of the upright Juniperus Communis ‘Gold Schatz’ illuminates the garden, especially in winter. Their narrow, columnar habit and dependable colour make a wonderful accent in many types of gardens.

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre.
Ultimate Height: 4 - 8m.
Ultimate Spread: 2.5 - 4m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: It responds well to shearing to achieve a dense, more narrow form and it will attain best colour in full sun.