Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Pfitzeriana Aurea'
juniper 'Pfitzeriana Aurea'
'Pfitzeriana Aurea' is a vigorous, spreading evergreen shrub with low, arching branches bearing a mixture of prickly and scale-like leaves, bright golden-yellow becoming greenish-yellow where shaded and in winter
Synonyms
Juniperus pfitzeriana 'Aurea'Juniperus × media 'Pfitzeriana Aurea'
see moreJuniperus × media 'Pfitz Aurea'
Juniperus × media 'Pfitzerana Aurea'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Juniperus can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scale-like or sharply pointed awl-shaped leaves, and small globose fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil. Junipers need little if any pruning. Useful in hot sunny sites
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mite and caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches
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