Juniperus X Media 'Sea Of Gold'

Juniper Sea Of Gold Juniper

Juniperus × media ‘Sea of Gold’ — a low, spreading evergreen shrub with a broad, mounded to arching form, prized for its bright golden-yellow foliage that holds strong color throughout the growing season. The fine-textured sprays create a soft, flowing appearance, forming a dense, colorful groundcover or low shrub in sunny landscapes.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size: Width: 4–6 ft | Height: 1–2 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Low, spreading to mounded
Light: Full sun (best color)
Soil / Water: Adaptable to most soils; prefers well-drained conditions; drought tolerant once established
Wildlife: Deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:


Bright golden foliage adds year-round color 🌿
Excellent for mass planting, borders, and slopes
Low-growing habit works well as groundcover
Provides strong contrast with blue or green evergreens

Care:
Plant in full sun for best color and in well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then minimal care is needed. Avoid overly wet conditions and prune lightly only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Yellow, Yellow Green

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Mass Planting

Shape

Mounded, Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No