Photo of Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold'

Also Known As

  • Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold'

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold' plant details

Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. and blue and green fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spreading arching shrub; stiff branches with drooping tips. Needle-like foliage is bright yellow in summer (in sun) and bronze-yellow in winter with drooping tips gives a brightness to the winter landscape. Resistant to cedar-apple rust.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold' plant

How to Grow Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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