Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold' (Chinese Juniper)
Chinese Juniper 'Saybrook Gold', Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold'
Attractive year-round, Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold' (Chinese Juniper) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub of spreading habit with gracefully arching branches clothed with needle-like, bright golden yellow foliage. The foliage becomes bronze-yellow in winter. The new growth is soft to the touch, while the older growth is quite prickly. Valued for its decorative effect, this small Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant, ground cover, or a low hedge.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 5-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay soils. Drought tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet soils.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or ground cover. Great for rock gardens, coastal gardens, foundation plantings, or as low hedges.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Juniperus - Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 60" – 72" (150cm – 180cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Juniperus - Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 60" – 72" (150cm – 180cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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