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Daub's Frosted Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Daub's Frosted'
Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us chi-NEN-sis
SKU #08465
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 15 in. tall, spreading up to 5 ft. wide.
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| Description | Golden yellow, frosted foliage tips create a striking contrast to the pendulous, blue-green, mature foliage. An excellent low-growing conifer that will brighten the landscape in mass plantings and provides excellent evergreen groundcover for hot, dry banks with poor soil. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| Lore | Juniperus chinensis 'Daub's Frosted' is also known as Juniperus x media or Juniperus x pfitzeriana, the latter of which is a hybrid designation given to some cultivars that are crosses between Juniperus chinensis and Juniperus sabina. |
Details
| Description | Golden yellow, frosted foliage tips create a striking contrast to the pendulous, blue-green, mature foliage. An excellent low-growing conifer that will brighten the landscape in mass plantings and provides excellent evergreen groundcover for hot, dry banks with poor soil. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| Lore | Juniperus chinensis 'Daub's Frosted' is also known as Juniperus x media or Juniperus x pfitzeriana, the latter of which is a hybrid designation given to some cultivars that are crosses between Juniperus chinensis and Juniperus sabina. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Daub's Frosted Juniper produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Daub's Frosted Juniper evergreen or deciduous?
Daub's Frosted Juniper is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Daub's Frosted Juniper?
Daub's Frosted Juniper is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Daub's Frosted Juniper resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Daub's Frosted Juniper grow?
Daub's Frosted Juniper has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Daub's Frosted Juniper?
Daub's Frosted Juniper grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Daub's Frosted Juniper in my landscape?
Daub's Frosted Juniper is suitable for: Border, Ground Cover.
What color is the foliage of Daub's Frosted Juniper?
Daub's Frosted Juniper has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Daub's Frosted Juniper?
Good companion plants for Daub's Frosted Juniper include: Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus).
How do I care for Daub's Frosted Juniper?
Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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