Gold Strike Creeping Juniper

Gold Strike Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Gold Strike')

Gold Strike Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Gold Strike') is a colorful, low-growing evergreen groundcover celebrated for its vivid golden-yellow foliage and spreading, mat-forming habit. This striking cultivar brings year-round brightness to sunny landscapes, especially when used on slopes, in rock gardens, or as bold edging along paths and beds.

Distinctive Features

'Gold Strike' grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 4 to 6 feet wide, creating a dense carpet of fine-textured, golden-yellow needles that hold their color well through the growing season. In cooler months, the foliage may take on warm bronze tones, adding winter interest. Its naturally trailing branches spread evenly, making it a vibrant groundcover that performs well in challenging conditions.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils
• Water: Low; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Bright golden color draws attention and adds contrast to darker foliage
• Groundcover: Spreads quickly and densely to fill open spaces
• Slopes and Banks: Provides excellent erosion control on hillsides
• Rock Gardens: Adds color and texture among stones and gravel
• Foundation Planting: Offers evergreen coverage with a bold splash of color

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; minimal water required after
• Pruning: Rarely needed; may be trimmed to control spread or enhance form
• Fertilizing: Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring
• Mulching: Helps retain moisture and reduce weed pressure
• Pest Resistance: Deer resistant and generally pest-free

Why Choose Gold Strike Creeping Juniper?

• Golden Foliage: Brightens garden spaces with a vivid splash of yellow
• Low and Spreading: Ideal for groundcover, erosion control, or slope planting
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Performs across a wide range of climates
• Low Maintenance: Adapts easily and requires little care once established
• Focal Point: Eye-catching gold tones offer standout color in mass plantings or along borders

Juniperus horizontalis 'Gold Strike' is a dynamic groundcover that combines bold golden foliage with a reliable spreading habit, making it an excellent choice for sunny landscapes that need both color and coverage.