Juniperus horizontalis 'Kordus Gold Carpet'

Also Known As

Gold Carpet Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6"
W: 10'

planting zones

3a-7b

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Kordus Gold Carpet' plant details

Juniperus horizontalis 'Kordus Gold Carpet' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus horizontalis 'Kordus Gold Carpet'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 IN tall
Uses: formal-garden, weed suppressing, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus horizontalis 'Kordus Gold Carpet'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low, creeping juniper with a bright gold color which takes on a rusty hue in winter. Holds this color reasonably well in light shade as well as in sun. Very slow growing. A family treasure from Pete's late uncle Teddy Kordus and his Jamesburg, NJ nursery.