Juniperus communis 'Goldschatz' - A golden treasure for your garden
The common juniper 'Goldschatz' (Juniperus communis 'Goldschatz') is an eye-catching, evergreen conifer that impresses with its golden yellow needles and hardy nature. This plant is not only a highlight in any garden, but is also easy to care for and versatile.
Striking characteristics and special features
The common juniper 'Goldschatz' is characterised by its compact growth habit and intense golden-yellow needles. The needles retain their colour all year round, which makes this plant particularly attractive. With a growth height of up to 1.0 metre and a width of 1 metre, 'Goldschatz' is ideal for small and large gardens. Its dense branching and pointed needles also make it an excellent choice for hedges and as a privacy screen.
Ideal locations for the Juniperus communis 'Goldschatz'
The 'Goldschatz' prefers sunny locations and thrives in almost any well-drained soil. It is extremely drought-resistant and requires little water, making it an ideal plant for drier regions and gardens. Once established, the common juniper 'Goldschatz' is very easy to care for and requires minimal attention. Regular pruning is not necessary, but can help to maintain the shape of the plant.
Planting partners for the common juniper 'Goldschatz'
To realise the full potential of the common juniper 'Goldschatz', it is advisable to combine it with suitable planting partners. Here are some excellent options:
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): The purple flowers of the lavender provide a beautiful contrast to the golden yellow needles of the juniper. Both plants prefer sunny locations and well-drained soil, making them ideal partners.
- Ornamental grasses (e.g. Stipa): The fine, flexible stems of ornamental grasses complement the rigid structure of the juniper and add an interesting texture to your garden.
- Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia): With its large, leathery leaves and pink to red flowers, bergenia provides a nice contrast to the needles of the juniper and adds extra colour to the garden.
- Sedum species (e.g. Sedum spectabile): The succulent leaves and late flowers of sedum species harmonise well with the 'golden treasure' and provide food for bees and other pollinators.
Versatile uses in the garden
The common juniper 'Goldschatz' is ideal as a specimen plant, in mixed borders or as part of a hedge. Due to its resistance to drought and low maintenance requirements, it is also an excellent choice for rock gardens. In addition, 'Goldschatz' can be planted in containers to beautify terraces and balconies. Juniperus communis 'Goldschatz' is a versatile and attractive plant that will add colour and texture to your garden all year round. By combining it with suitable planting partners, you can create interesting and harmonious garden compositions. Juniperus communis 'Goldschatz' is always an eye-catcher and a valuable addition to any garden.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
