Juniperus chinesis Golden Glow

Golden Glow Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Golden Glow’ — commonly called Golden Glow juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its bright golden-yellow foliage, especially on new growth, which contrasts with deeper green interior foliage. Its dense spreading habit forms a broad low mound that provides year-round color and evergreen texture in sunny landscapes.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, 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, rock gardens, and evergreen massing. Golden foliage provides strong contrast with darker shrubs and conifers.

Care: Plant in full sun for strongest foliage color. Avoid wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Leaf color

Asparagus, Vanilla

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Shape

Low Spreading, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No