Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold Pfitzer'
Old Gold Pfitzer
Description
This plant exhibits compact, low-spreading growth to a height of 3' by 4' wide. Its dense, lacy foliage has the brightest gold coloring of any of the golden junipers. It is an excellent foundation, hedge, or accent plant.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter, Roadside
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.