Golden Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Aurea’) is a conifer that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant is commonly known as golden Chinese juniper.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: golden Chinese juniper
Scientific name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Aurea’
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Golden Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Aurea’) – Hawk666, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Golden Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Aurea’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
