Juniper ‘Carbery Gold’ (3L)

Juniper ‘Carbery Gold’ Juniperus × pfitzeriana is a stunning evergreen conifer that adds brilliant golden colour to gardens throughout the year. This compact, spreading variety is loved for its bright golden-yellow foliage that keeps its cheerful colour in all seasons, offering continuous appeal in your outdoor space. The plant develops a wide, mounded form that usually grows to around 1 metre tall and spreads 2-3 metres across as it matures, making it perfect for ground cover, rockeries, or as a standout feature in mixed plantings.

The leaves of ‘Carbery Gold’ form soft, feathery clusters of tiny scale-like foliage that add lovely texture to garden displays. The golden tones are brightest on fresh growth and in sunny spots, though the vivid colour stays strong even in partly shaded areas. This brilliant colouring looks fantastic when paired with plants that have darker green or blue leaves, making it a great choice for adding contrast and visual depth to your planting schemes.

‘Carbery Gold’ really shines when it comes to being adaptable and easy to look after. It’s a tough plant that copes with many different soil types, provided drainage is good. After it gets settled, it handles dry conditions well, so it’s brilliant for drier or stony parts of the garden. It also fights off most pests and diseases, which adds to its reputation as a hassle-free plant.

This juniper works wonderfully for gardeners wanting to bring lasting structure and colour to their gardens. Its low, wide-spreading habit makes it great for covering banks or creating soft edges along paths and drives. During winter months, when lots of plants have died back, ‘Carbery Gold’ keeps providing a bright focal point, its golden leaves looking lovely against snow or darker evergreen plants.

If you want to bring a splash of colour to your rockery, create easy-care ground cover, or simply enjoy cheerful golden foliage all year long, Juniper ‘Carbery Gold’ fits the bill perfectly. Its bright colour, simple care needs, and flexible growing style make it a smart choice for gardens, adding a bit of sunshine to your space whatever the season.

Caring for Juniper ‘Carbery Gold’ is straightforward, which is great news for gardeners. Plant it in a spot that gets full sun to partial shade – full sun will help maintain the best golden colour. It prefers well-drained soil but can adapt to various soil types, including poor or rocky soils. Water regularly when it’s first planted to help it establish. Once settled, it’s very drought-tolerant and rarely needs watering except in prolonged dry spells. You don’t need to feed it often – a light application of slow-release fertiliser in spring is enough. Pruning isn’t usually necessary, but you can trim it lightly to maintain its shape if needed. Keep an eye out for any signs of browning or dieback, which could indicate stress. ‘Carbery Gold’ is very hardy and can cope with winters without extra protection, even in exposed or coastal areas.

**Ultimate height**
0.5–1 metres

**Time to ultimate height**
5–10 years

**Ultimate spread**
1.5–2.5 metres