Low ground cover
Prostrate branches visually hug the ground and extend much farther than they rise.
Juniperus 'Goldschatz' 19cm
Normal price
€15,00
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Juniperus communis ‘Goldschatz’
- Golden-yellow needles
- 0.1–0.5m high
- 1–1.5m wide
- Exceptionally cold hardy
Juniperus communis ‘Goldschatz’ is a golden conifer that spreads like a finely woven tapestry, bringing an immediate wash of light to the garden’s lowest layer. Orange accents at the tips meet clear yellow and deeper green, creating a richly graded surface rather than a single block of colour. Radiating branches and fine, prickly needles catch sidelight, trace the contours of stone and form a lively outline with an easy, natural flow.
In a rock garden, along a border edge or among generous pieces of stone, it acts as a bright golden thread linking the composition. Beside dark conifers, silver foliage or deep purple leaves, its low line softens formal boundaries and adds depth, rhythm and crisp contrast without making the planting feel heavy.
What makes it special
A dense golden carpet of radiating branches, prickly needles and warm winter colour.
Golden young growth
Orange young tips mature into bright golden-yellow needles.
Bronze winter note
Cold weather shifts the colour towards bronze while the foliage remains evergreen.
Why you will love it: it provides permanent low structure and clear colour where a taller conifer would screen the composition.
In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsGolden ground cover · sun to light partial shade · mature spread 1–1.5m
A carpet for slopes and stone
Plant at the front of a border, in a rock garden or on a freely drained slope. Allow about 1–1.5m of eventual space so its low radiating branches can spread without covering the crowns of neighbouring plants.
Gold over blue and purple
Yellow needles stand out beside cool blue foliage, purple flowers and grey mineral surfaces.
- Festuca glauca — fine blue blades sharing its preference for sun and drainage.
- Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’ — purple-grey foliage deepening the golden colour.
- Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ — succulent leaves and pink autumn heads in freely drained soil.
Care at a glance
Light
Full sun gives the strongest gold; light partial shade is tolerated but produces greener foliage.
Watering
Water regularly until established, then deeply and less often; let the surface dry between soakings.
Climate & hardiness
Exceptionally cold hardy at RHS H7 and drought resistant once established.
Safety
Needles are prickly and may irritate sensitive skin; wear gloves while handling.
Detailed careComplete care guideEight practical points: Position, Watering, Soil, Feeding, Pruning, Winter colour, Containers, Safety.
Position
Provide open sun or light dappled shade and enough horizontal room for its natural prostrate growth.
Watering
Water deeply during the first growing season; later allow the root zone to dry slightly before watering again.
Soil
Use any acidic, neutral or alkaline soil that drains promptly, including sandy, chalky or gravelly ground.
Feeding
A light spring feed is enough in poor soil; excess nutrition loosens the dense habit.
Pruning
Routine pruning is unnecessary; remove dead shoots or shorten only young green tips after the season’s new growth has hardened.
Winter colour
Bronzing in cold weather is natural; check that a shoot remains flexible before removing it.
Containers
Use generous drainage holes and never leave water standing in a saucer, particularly in winter.
Safety
Wear gloves and long sleeves, then wash your hands after contact with the sharp needles.
Development over timeHow the golden carpet spreadsThree stages from orange young tips through a dense golden-yellow carpet to bronze winter colour.
Orange young tips
New growth begins warm and bright at the ends of prostrate branches.
Golden-yellow carpet
Branches extend radially and their needles knit into a dense luminous surface.
Bronze winter
Cold adds coppery tones while the foliage remains attached.
Mature habit & dimensions
established mature plantHeight 0.1–0.5mSpread 1–1.5mDense prostrate carpet
Creeping branches with short needles spread radially close to the ground.
Form through time
two real statesOrange to golden extensionBronze winter colour
Warm new tips
Spring extension adds bright tips to the spreading branches.
Winter foliage
Needles remain on the branches and develop warmer tones.
The seasonal views show natural changes in growth and flowering.
What to expect after planting: Each spring, fresh bright tips enlarge the perimeter slightly. Over time, radiating branches overlap into a dense carpet, while the bronze winter cast recedes with new growth.
History & originCultivar originJuniperus communis · golden creeping selection
‘Goldschatz’ is a cultivated selection of Juniperus communis with a low, spreading habit and golden-yellow foliage. Its German name means “golden treasure”, describing its distinctive colour. The species has a broad natural distribution across the northern hemisphere, but that does not identify where this particular cultivar originated.
The breeder, parents, place and year of the original selection are not documented. It therefore cannot reliably be attributed to a particular nursery or a particular cross.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Three needles at a node
Juniperus communis bears needles in whorls of three. Each needle has a pale stomatal band on its upper surface; stomata are microscopic openings for gas exchange with the atmosphere.
Frequently asked questions
Six specific answers about identity, size, colour, light, watering and pruning.
01Is ‘Goldschatz’ a prostrate juniper?
Yes. Juniperus communis ‘Goldschatz’ develops a low, dense, carpet-forming crown.
02How large does it become?
Allow about 0.1–0.5m in height and 1–1.5m in spread over 10–20 years.
03Why does it bronze in winter?
Cold naturally adds coppery tones to the golden-yellow needles; fresh spring growth restores the brighter colour.
04Does it need full sun?
Full sun gives the clearest gold. It tolerates light partial shade, where it becomes greener.
05Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established, provided drainage is good. During establishment it needs regular deep watering.
06Does it need pruning?
Usually not. Remove dead material or shorten young green tips carefully, without cutting deeply into bare wood.
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