How to prune old gold juniper

Early spring before new growth flushes. Cut dead stems back to healthy wood or ground level. Shorten overlong leaders to an outward-facing lateral with foliage. For rejuvenation, thin one third of the oldest stems at the base; never remove all old wood at once.

Lightly every spring; thinning as needed every 3–5 years. Old Gold Juniper has a naturally arching, spreading habit with bronzy-gold foliage year-round. Prune lightly in early spring to remove any winter-killed stems and trim back overlong shoots to a live lateral. Selective thinning every few years keeps the centre open and foliage vibrant. Avoid shearing, which dulls the natural form.

Cut dead stems back to healthy wood or ground level. Shorten overlong leaders to an outward-facing lateral with foliage. For rejuvenation, thin one third of the oldest stems at the base; never remove all old wood at once.