Blue and Gold Pfitzer Juniper is a compact coniferous shrub with a dense fountain-like habit. Its aromatic scale-like foliage is blue-green with random golden tips and turns a lovely plum purple in winter. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established. Blue and Gold is extremely urban tolerant and can thrive even in inner city environments.
Syn with Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Blue and Gold'
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Origins: |
J. chinensis x J. sabina Hybrid |
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Height: |
5' - 7' |
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Spread: |
6' - 8' |
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Spacing: |
6' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ground cover, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Catmint, Ninebark, Barberry
IMAGE: Lazaregagnidze, Juniperus x media 'Blue and Gold' Media Blue and Gold Juniper ოქრო-ლურჯი ჰიბრიდული ღვია, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
