Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Leaf Description
The yellow-green scale-like leaves are highly ornamental and turn bronzy in fall.
Plant Profile: Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea'
Names
Golden Plume Juniper
Phonetic Spelling:jew-NIP-er-us x MEED-ee-uh 'plum-OH-suh AW-re-uh'
Genus:Juniperus
Species:
Family:Cupressaceae
This compact evergreen juniper features striking yellow-green leaves and gracefully arching branches, reaching heights of up to 4 feet and spreading 6 feet wide. It thrives in a variety of soil conditions, although it prefers well-drained environments, and flourishes best in full sunlight. Often utilized as a bonsai specimen, this low-maintenance plant is resilient, facing minimal issues and being resistant to deer.
Consider using it as ground cover, in border plantings, or as a standout specimen in your garden.
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Feature Summary
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Tags
#evergreen
#full sun tolerant
#yellow leaves
#dwarf
#accent plant
#mass planting
#deer resistant
#urban conditions tolerant
#shrub borders
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Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Feature Summary
Leaves
The yellow-green scale-like leaves are highly ornamental and turn bronzy in fall.
Needled Evergreen
Gold/Yellow
Brown/Copper
Brown/Copper
Needles
Stem
The stem plume-like arch has slightly nodding tips.
Attributes
Perennial
Stem Cutting
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Needled Evergreen
Arching
Spreading
Vase
Ascending
Slow
Low
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Landscape
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Image Gallery
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Leaves
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Leaf Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Stem
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Stem Description
The stem plume-like arch has slightly nodding tips.
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Attributes
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Whole Plant Traits
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Cultural Conditions
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea' Landscape
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea': Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
