Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

Gold Lace Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Gold Lace’ — commonly called Gold Lace juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its bright golden-yellow new growth layered over soft green interior foliage, creating a luminous two-toned effect through much of the growing season. Its dense branching and broad spreading habit give it a soft textured appearance while providing year-round evergreen color.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 3–5 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Broad, spreading, mounded

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for foundation plantings, slopes, borders, and evergreen massing. Golden foliage provides strong contrast with darker green shrubs and conifers.

Care: Plant in full sun for best gold coloration. Avoid wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; shape lightly in early spring if desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

3-5'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower, Spring

Leaf color

SeaGreen, Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad, Mounded, Spreading

Bark

Exfoliating

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes