Aptly named juniperus communis 39gold cone39 is an evergreen conifer with golden foliage and an upright pointed habit a brilliant plant for adding architectural interest into beds and borders this vibrant juniper will provide structure and interest even throughout winter try growing it alongside winter bedding winter45flowering shrubs or among purple or dark green45leaved shrubs for a fantastic colour contrast as with all common junipers 39gold cone39 is happy in any soil