Saybrook Gold Juniper | Live Quart Size Plants | Juniperus Chinensis | Drought Tolerant Cold Hardy Evergreen Groundcover

This low-maintenance, hardy evergreen shrub has picturesque coloration. Its dense, upright branches are clothed with golden new growth transforming to emerald-green, sharp needles. All-year round this juniper retains its golden glow reaching 3-4 feet tall. Ideally used as a hedge, ground-cover, screen, and windbreak. This fast growing, low-maintenance evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Once mature, shearing is recommended annually to maintain desired shape. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soils including clay. Intolerant of wet soils. Tolerant of some drought once established. Also tolerant of many city air pollutants. Pruning may help maintain compact habit. Juniperus x pfitzeriana is a hybrid designation that includes certain cultivars that are crosses between Juniperus chinensis and Juniperus sabina. Such cultivars in the Pfitzer Group are sometimes commonly called pfitzer juniper. 'Saybrook Gold' is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading, arching, feathery habit. Typically grows 2-3' high and spreads horizontally by long stiff branches. Features mostly needle-like, bright yellow foliage (bronzish yellow in winter) with drooping tips. Foliage is attractive year-round.