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RedCrocus Juniperus 'Dream Joy' Live Plant - Compact Evergreen Juniper Shrub with Golden New Growth, Easy-Care Outdoor Landscape Accent 1 Quart Pot

RedCrocus Juniperus 'Dream Joy' Live Plant - Compact Evergreen Juniper Shrub with Golden New Growth, Easy-Care Outdoor Landscape Accent 1 Quart Pot

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Juniperus Dream Joy

Compact, evergreen juniper with luminous golden new growth that matures to rich green—durable color and texture all year.

Description

Juniperus Dream Joy is a tidy, mounded juniper prized for its bright golden flush of new growth that softens to a deep green through the season. The contrast adds dimension in borders and foundations, while the naturally compact habit stays neat with little to no shearing.

Tough, drought-tolerant once established, and reliably evergreen, Dream Joy excels in full sun, poor or rocky soils, and high-heat exposures. In winter, its dense branching provides structure and bird shelter, offering four-season interest with minimal maintenance.

Suggested Uses

  • Foundation and front-of-border accent
  • Mixed conifer beds
  • Rock gardens and slopes
  • Mass planting / low hedge
  • Containers (large, well-drained)
  • Xeriscape and coastal sites
  • Erosion control on banks
  • Year-round structure and color

Plant Details

  • Botanical name iconBotanical NameJuniperus Dream Joy
  • Common name iconCommon NameJuniperus Dream Joy
  • Size & Growth iconSize & GrowthCompact, rounded-spreading shrub; typically 2–3 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide; dense branching holds form without frequent pruning.
  • Hardiness zones iconHardiness ZonesUSDA Zones 4–9; heat and cold tolerant once established.
  • Foliage type iconFoliage TypeEvergreen conifer; fine, awl/scale-like texture. New growth emerges golden-yellow, maturing to rich green for year-round color.
  • Bloom time iconBloom TimeInconspicuous; wind-pollinated cones rather than showy flowers (ornamental value is in foliage and form).
  • Growth rate iconGrowth RateModerate; commonly 4–8 inches of extension growth per year under good conditions.
  • Light requirements iconLight RequirementsFull sun (6+ hours). Tolerates light afternoon shade, but brightest color in full sun.
  • Attracts pollinators iconAttracts PollinatorsLow; junipers are wind-pollinated. Provides shelter and seasonal cones for birds and beneficial wildlife.
  • Indoor friendly iconIndoor FriendlyNot recommended for long-term indoor growing; requires abundant sun and winter chill outdoors.
  • Container friendly iconContainer FriendlyYes—thrives in large, well-drained containers; choose a pot with ample drainage and a gritty mix.
  • Deer resistant iconDeer ResistantYes; aromatic foliage is typically avoided by deer and rabbits.
  • Pet warning iconPet WarningGenerally considered non-toxic; ingestion of foliage/berries may cause mild digestive upset. Spiny foliage can irritate. Supervise pets.
  • Fragrant iconFragrantSubtly resinous fragrance when foliage is brushed or crushed.
  • Cut flower iconCut FlowerExcellent as long-lasting evergreen filler for winter arrangements and wreaths.
  • Grows well with iconGrows Well WithGrows Well With Lavender, Salvia, Nepeta, Sedum, Santolina, ornamental grasses (Festuca, Pennisetum), Spiraea, Barberry, dwarf spruces, and other sun-loving, dry-tolerant plants.
Note: Attribute ranges reflect typical performance for junipers; individual results vary with climate, soil, and care.

Care Tips

  • Planting instructions iconPlanting InstructionsPlant in spring or early fall. Dig a hole 2–3× the width of the root ball, same depth. Loosen/tease circling roots, set crown level with or slightly above soil line, backfill with native soil, water to settle, and mulch 2–3 in (keep mulch off stems). Space 3–5 ft apart based on mature width.
  • Soil moisture iconSoil MoistureKeep evenly moist the first growing season; then water deeply but infrequently. Allow the top 1–2 in of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid standing water or chronically wet sites.
  • Soil type iconSoil TypeWell-drained sandy or loamy soils are ideal. Tolerates poor or rocky soils. For heavy clay, amend to improve drainage or plant on a berm. pH slightly acidic to neutral (tolerates mildly alkaline).
  • Humidity iconHumidityPrefers low to average humidity with good air circulation. Avoid frequent overhead watering late in the day.
  • Pruning instructions iconPruning InstructionsMinimal pruning needed. Lightly shear or tip-prune after the spring flush to refine shape. Do not cut into old, leafless wood. Remove dead or crossing branches at their origin.
  • Winter care iconWinter CareHardy in Zones 4–9. Mulch the root zone before hard freezes. Water deeply in late fall if dry. In exposed, windy sites, consider a burlap windbreak the first winter. Avoid de-icing salt splash when possible.
  • Planting depth iconPlanting DepthSet the top of the root ball level with or 0.5–1 in above the surrounding soil to encourage drainage; ensure the root flare is visible and not buried.
  • Fertilization iconFertilizationLight feeder. In early spring, apply a slow-release, balanced conifer fertilizer at label rates if growth/color is weak. Do not fertilize after midsummer in cold climates.
  • Special care iconSpecial CareEnsure excellent drainage to prevent root rot. Monitor for spider mites in hot, dry spells; rinse foliage or treat if needed. Heat-, drought-, and urban-tolerant once established; suitable for coastal exposure with some salt tolerance.

All cultural information represents typical guidance for junipers and may vary with local climate and site conditions.

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