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Juniperus 'gold coast' 17cm

Name: Juniperus 'gold coast' 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Junipgoldcoast17cm
Price: 13.5 EUR
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Golden evergreen conifer with a compact, broad-spreading crown · Cupressaceae · compact broad-spreading shrub

Juniperus ‘gold coast’

The plant that has never heard of… fading 🎨

Family: Cupressaceae · Pot diameter: 17cm · Height: approx. 30cm

Golden-green tips
Compact spreading habit
Evergreen volume
Full sun

Juniperus ‘gold coast’ brings warm golden-green light to the garden without waiting for spring or flowers. Broad, outward-growing branches carry bright yellow tips and build a rich spreading shrub. It is bold enough to act as a colour anchor, yet natural enough to sit comfortably with stone, grasses and deep green foliage, warming the entire composition while retaining a calm evergreen structure through the year.

Its compact, broad-spreading crown creates generous volume without heaviness and softens corners, low structures and border edges. Among evergreens, the colour adds immediate depth and makes darker neighbours appear richer rather than simply filling space.

What makes it special

Bright golden-yellow young tips illuminate a compact, broad-spreading crown with a full green interior.

Golden new tips

The youngest exposed growth carries the clearest yellow, illuminating the deeper green interior.

Bright outer growth

Broad branches spread outwards and lift gently at their tips, creating volume without a rigid conical outline.

A permanent colour anchor

Evergreen structure keeps the composition warm when deciduous companions are bare.

Why you will love it: it offers the warmth of golden foliage in a broad, natural architecture that remains useful in every season.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Light the crown evenly from above and leave its outward-growing golden branches room to widen.

Planting position

Give the gold room and light

Plant in full sun in a broad border, near a low structure or as a warm evergreen anchor, leaving enough space for the broad-spreading outline to open.

Colour & compatibility

Gold with burgundy, silver and deep green

Contrasting foliage reveals both the luminous outer tips and the shaded green depth inside the shrub.

Pennisetum alopecuroides — soft vertical plumes rise through the warm palette
Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea Nana’ — burgundy leaves sharpen the gold
Lavandula angustifolia — silver aromatic foliage keeps the foreground light

Care at a glance

Light

Juniperus ‘gold coast’ performs best in full sun, where even light keeps the compact, broad-spreading crown dense and its young tips brightly golden.

Watering

Water Juniperus ‘gold coast’ thoroughly while it establishes, then water after the upper soil has begun to dry, before prolonged drought dulls the tips; allow the broad root area to drain before watering again.

Climate & hardiness

Juniperus ‘gold coast’ is a hardy evergreen conifer. Good light supports the gold, while shelter from severe salt-laden wind helps protect young outer growth.

Safety

Grow as an ornamental, not for consumption, and wear gloves because cut golden sprays and sap may irritate sensitive skin.

Detailed care Complete care guide Keep the crown bright, balanced and well drained through every season

Position

Give the crown full sun from above, good air movement and sufficient width for its outward-growing golden branches.

Soil & drainage

Use moderately fertile, open soil that releases excess winter rain promptly. Excess winter rain must drain freely from the root zone.

Watering during establishment

In the first season, soak the whole planted zone whenever the upper soil begins to dry so the widening roots develop evenly.

Watering once established

Once established, soak the widening root area after the upper soil begins to dry, before a prolonged drought dulls the bright tips.

Growing in a container

Use a wide, weighty pot that will not tip as the gold-tipped branches expand. An open mix and clear outlets are essential after winter rain.

Feeding

Use a restrained balanced feed only if spring growth is weak; too much nitrogen can soften the compact, broad-spreading crown.

Pruning

Shorten an overlong branch at a natural side shoot inside the crown, leaving the bright outer growth intact.

Seasonal care

After winter, clear leaves from the green interior and remove only damaged sprays, leaving healthy gold-tipped growth untouched.

Development over time From establishment to a compact broad-spreading crown The centre fills first; lateral branches then widen the neat outline and carry bright gold at their young ends.

Young bright framework

Short early branches fill the centre while the roots establish.

The crown begins to spread

Lateral shoots lengthen into a low, broad outline and bring more golden tips into the light.

Mature compact spread

The plant forms a neat broad crown with a full green interior and luminous golden-yellow outer growth.

Mature habit & dimensions

Long-term mature habit

Height 60–90cmSpread 1.2–1.8mCompact broad-spreading shrub

A compact, broad-spreading shrub forms as outward-growing branches lift gently and carry the brightest gold on exposed young sprays.

Form through time

Two realistic development states

Evergreen structureThe exposed gold is strongest in good light and may deepen slightly in cold weather.

Young bright frameworkShort early branches fill the centre while the roots establish.

Mature compact spreadThe plant forms a neat broad crown with a full green interior and luminous golden-yellow outer growth.

Bright exposure brings out the clearest gold, while cold weather can warm the tips towards bronze. Greener inner foliage gives the crown natural depth.

What to expect after planting: The root system and central framework establish first; lateral branches then widen and expose progressively brighter golden tips.

History & origin Cultivar origin Frank M. Sakiyama · San Gabriel, California · selected c. 1960 · USPP2491, 1965

Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Gold Coast’ was selected around 1960 by Frank M. Sakiyama in San Gabriel, California, as a distinct compact golden form within the Pfitzer hybrid group.

The cultivar received U.S. Plant Patent 2,491 on 6 April 1965 and was introduced commercially by Monrovia that same year.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Science nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Young tips turn towards the light

The main branches spread outwards while their youngest ends lift gently into stronger light, where the golden colour is most vivid.

The crown widens without becoming flat

Main branches spread sideways while their tips lift gently, preserving a full green interior beneath the brighter young growth.

Frequently asked questions

Practical guidance for building a broad, richly coloured ‘gold coast’ crown.

01What keeps the young tips brightly golden?

Give the entire crown full sun so light reaches the exposed new growth evenly. Shade allows the gold to recede towards green.

02Why is the centre greener than the outer growth?

The strongest colour belongs to young, well-lit tips, whereas older or shaded foliage naturally remains greener. That contrast adds depth to the broad-spreading outline.

03When should I water it in its first season?

Wet the complete root area after the upper soil starts to dry, before a long dry spell dulls the tips. Prompt drainage is essential after each soaking.

04How much container space does ‘gold coast’ need?

Select a wide, weighty outdoor pot that supports the outward-curving branches and is difficult for wind to overturn. Keep every drainage outlet unobstructed.

05Can I trim it without losing the golden surface?

Yes, but shorten an overlong branch back inside the crown to a suitable side shoot. Shearing across the surface removes the brightest young foliage.

06How might its colour change during winter?

Exposed golden ends may take on a warmer bronze note in cold weather. The greener interior continues to anchor the overall colour.

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Juniperus 'gold coast' 17cm

Juniperus 'gold coast' 17cm

Juniperus ‘gold coast’

What makes it special

Golden new tips

Bright outer growth

A permanent colour anchor

Give the gold room and light

Gold with burgundy, silver and deep green

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Position

Soil & drainage

Watering during establishment

Watering once established

Growing in a container

Feeding

Pruning

Seasonal care

Young bright framework

The crown begins to spread

Mature compact spread

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Young tips turn towards the light

The crown widens without becoming flat

Frequently asked questions

Juniperus 'gold coast' 17cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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