Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted' Golden Juniper
Best unique evergreen for adding year round color to garden landscapes.
The 'Daub's Frosted' Golden Juniper is a striking evergreen shrub with vibrant golden-yellow new growth that matures to a soft lime green. This unique color contrast creates a beautiful visual appeal, making it an excellent choice for ground cover. During winter, the foliage may develop attractive bronze tones. This cultivar typically reaches a mature spread of 4-6 feet and a height of 1.5 feet within 10 years, offering a low-profile, spreading habit. It is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
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Botanical Name
Juniperus x pfitzeriana
/ Juniperus x pfitzeriana
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a distinctive, colorful evergreen for their landscape.
- Busy homeowners desiring a beautiful, low-effort plant.
- Landscape designers looking for a versatile, drought-tolerant shrub.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shaded garden areas.
- Urban dwellers with small garden plots or limited space.
- Homeowners in areas with persistent deer browsing pressure.
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dynamic color shifts provide year-round interest in any landscape design.
Ground Cover Utility
Low-profile spreading habit effectively suppresses weeds while maintaining a tidy appearance.
Climate Resilience
Broad hardiness range ensures reliable performance across most temperate growing zones.
Maintenance Requirements
Slow growth rate minimizes the need for frequent pruning or shaping.
Seasonal Versatility
Bronze winter tones prevent the landscape from looking flat during dormancy.
Establishment Ease
Requires standard care once settled but benefits from consistent initial watering.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Juniperus x pfitzeriana
Cultivar
Daub's Frosted
Common Name
Golden Creeping Juniper
Mature Height
1.5 ft
Mature Spread
4-6 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Golden, Lime Green, Bronze
Features
- Striking golden-yellow new growth
- Matures to a contrasting lime green
- Develops bronze tones in winter
- Excellent creeping evergreen ground cover
- Low-profile spreading habit
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the quality and health of the 'Daub's Frosted' Golden Juniper received from Mr Maple. Many highlight the meticulous packaging, ensuring plants arrive in pristine condition, ready for planting. The vibrant color and robust growth of the juniper often exceed expectations, making it a cherished addition to various garden designs. This careful attention to plant health and secure delivery reinforces a strong sense of value, affirming the purchase as a worthwhile investment for enhancing outdoor spaces. The overall experience suggests a reliable source for unique and well cared for specimens.
Know before you buy
The 'Daub's Frosted' has a spreading habit and will reach a mature width of 4 to 6 feet. Plan for this spread when planting to ensure it has enough room to fill in without crowding nearby plants.
Yes, this cultivar is known for its seasonal color shifts. It starts with vibrant golden-yellow new growth that matures into a soft lime green, and it often develops attractive bronze tones during the winter months.
It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of climates, including those with cold winters.
This is a low-profile shrub that typically reaches a height of about 1.5 feet within 10 years. Its creeping growth habit makes it an ideal choice for ground cover rather than vertical screening.
Because of its natural creeping habit, it generally requires minimal maintenance. You can lightly prune it if you need to control its spread, but it is best left to grow in its natural, low-profile form.
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