
Common Name: 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 |
| Width: | 4-6' |
| Height: | 1-2' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 4 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes |
| Shape: | Spreading, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Highly Adaptable, Average |
| Leaf Color: | Yellow, Yellow Green |