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Juniperus communis var. depressa Aurea

Canadian Golden Juniper

Similar in characteristics to the native, common juniper, the difference lies in its bright buttery-yellow to gold foliage which changes to yellow-bronze in the fall.

  • »  Vase-shaped spreader with arching branches
  • »  Open-scale texture
  • »  Yellow, lacy foliage on the ends of new growth tips, changes to gold, then to bronze in colour
  • »  Similar to the native common juniper
  • »  Use for foundation or mass plantings

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Spreading
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus communis var. depressa 'Aurea'

Once established, junipers require little water. They will also tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and require corrective pruning once a year. Spreading junipers present a low maintenance option to prevent erosion on hillsides.