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Juniperus 'Old Gold' 17cm

Name: Juniperus 'Old Gold' 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: JuniperOldGold17cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€13,50

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Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Old Gold’ — Juniper

Family: Cupressaceae • Pot diameter: 17 cm • Height: ~35 cm

Place it, water lightly, then pretend you’re the landscaping pro 🧑

A consistently golden-green, arching juniper with soft, cloud-like layers. Loves full sun and sharp drainage; very low maintenance.

Cupressaceae Evergreen Full sun Low maintenance Moderate growth

Light

☀️ Full sun

≥6 hours for rich gold

Water

💧 Deep & infrequent

dry between waterings

Soil

🪨 Well-drained

sandy/rocky, lean to medium

Hardiness

🌬️ Cold & wind

high tolerance

What makes it special

🟨 Stable “old gold” foliage that lights up stone and gravel.
🌿 Arching, layered habit ideal for soft “cloud” shaping.
🛡️ Post-establishment drought tolerance.

Best uses

🪴 Front borders and bed edges; low hedging.
🪨 Rock gardens, slopes, xeriscape schemes.
✂️ Light topiary / cloud pruning in green wood.

Where to place it

Full sun and a site with excellent drainage. Water deeply but infrequently until established; thereafter it tolerates longer dry spells. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Shape lightly only into green growth; it will not reshoot from old wood.

Plant pairings

Festuca glauca, Stipa tenuissima — fine textures that sing next to the gold.
Lavandula, Perovskia, Santolina — silver–lilac palette over gravel.
Low Thymus & Sedum — flowering, aromatic groundcovers.

Origin of the cultivar click to read

Taxonomic background: Hybrid of Juniperus sabina × J. chinensis — the × pfitzeriana group comprises broad, arching shrubs noted for toughness and low care.

Parent habitats: J. chinensis (East Asia) & J. sabina (Eurasia) — adapted to lean, stony substrates with rapid drainage.

Name & colour: ‘Old Gold’ refers to the steady golden-green tone that holds in sun and good airflow.

Habit: Layered, arching framework with even coverage; ideal for gentle cloud-style shaping.

Foliage & physiology: Scale-like leaves; colour is strongest in full sun, greener in shade.

Propagation: Clonal cuttings to maintain colour and habit. Prune only into green wood.

Cultural cautions: Root rots in poor drainage; monitor for scale mites/spider mites under stress.

1) Soil prep: Free-draining, sandy/rocky mix. In heavy soils add grit/pumice and raise the planting area.

2) Watering: Deep, infrequent cycles; allow soil to dry between. Reduce frequency after establishment.

3) Pruning: Light shaping in spring–early summer into green growth only; avoid cuts into old wood.

🔎 Item	Info
🌿 Scientific name	Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Old Gold’
🪴 Pot/Size	17 cm • height ~35 cm
☀️ Light	Full sun (≥6 hours)
💧 Water	Deep and infrequent with full drainage
🧪 Soil	Well-drained, sandy/rocky, lean–medium fertility
🌡️ Hardiness	High tolerance to cold & wind (once established)
📏 Final size	In-ground ~1–1.5 m H × 1.5–2.5 m W (over years)
☠️ Toxicity	Mildly toxic — do not ingest; keep away from pets/children

💡 Tip: For the richest “old gold”, choose a sunny, airy spot and lightly tip-prune spring extensions.

🤔 Did you know? ‘Old Gold’ often holds its golden tone through winter in sunny, dry sites — great contrast against silver/lilac plantings.

Why you’ll love it info

🟨 Golden glow all year.
✂️ Cloud-friendly shaping with minimal effort.
🏜️ A natural for gravel/xeriscape designs.

🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — scientific bits no one asked for geek

🧬 Hybrid of J. sabina × J. chinensis with arching architecture.
🪵 Scale foliage; prune only into green, not into old wood.
💨 Wind/drought tolerant after establishment.
🧪 Prefers neutral–slightly acidic pH and mineral mulches (gravel).

How much sun does it need? light

Full sun for a steady golden-green colour and dense habit. In shade it greens and opens up.

How should I water it? watering

Deep, infrequent watering with excellent drainage. Let the substrate dry between cycles; avoid saucers/standing water.

What soil does it prefer? soil

Well-drained sandy or rocky soil, lean–medium in organic matter. In heavy soils add grit/pumice and raise the planting level.

Does it need pruning? pruning

Limited; light shaping in spring–early summer into green growth only. Avoid cutting into old wood.

🔎 Note: Natural plant variation means the item you receive may differ slightly from the photos. Form, size or colour vary with season, growing conditions and the individuality of each plant.

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Juniperus 'Old Gold' 17cm

Juniperus 'Old Gold' 17cm

Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Old Gold’ — Juniper

Light

Water

Soil

Hardiness

What makes it special

Best uses

Where to place it

Plant pairings

Juniperus 'Old Gold' 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.

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