Photo of Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted'

Also Known As

  • Juniperus chinensis 'Daub's Frosted'
  • Juniperus chinensis x media 'Daub's Frosted'
  • Juniperus x media 'Daub's Frosted'
  • Daub's Frosted Dwarf Juniper
  • Daub's Frosted Dwarf Juniper [Standard]

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted' plant details

Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted' is a low-growing, moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue, chartreuse and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, chartreuse and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: compact, dwarf, prostrate, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low growing and compact, this evergreen carpet unfurls 3-6’wide and is rarely taller than 12”. Blue green foliage is highlighted by bright yellow new growth giving the plant a two toned appearance. Average to well drained soils (clay if dry in summer), full sun, drought tolerant, deer and critter resistant; looks great in winter. Perfect for that sunny, dry slope! USDA Z4-8
Bright, silver-blue foliage on this spreading juniper has a fluffy texture and a soft appearance. A unique juniper that looks great in accompanied by golden conifers.
Evergreen, coniferous, low-growing spreader. Needles are lemon-yellow with an emerald green, almost fluorescent, underside. Growth Rate medium
A favorite!, this low wide-spreading plant has pendulous branch tips and blue-green foliage that is "frosted" (in all areas exposed to sun) with brilliant gold adding unusual depth and interest. Sun/Med-Dry
Evergreen, slow growing conifer, two tone foliage. Deer resistant. Wind and seacoast tolerant. Zones 4-8

Gardening facts about Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted' plant

How to Grow Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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