Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Old Gold'
Conifer
Junipers are coniferous plants which vary in size and shape from tall columnar trees, 40m tall, to low spreading shrubs. They have needle or scale-like leaves. 'Compressa' forms a dwarf compact column. One of the best of small conifers, with prickly, tightly packed grey-green leaves and neat upright growth. Perfect for a sunny open spot in a rock or gravel garden, it looks good in a container too. 'Old Gold' is a compact juniper shrub with deep bronzey-yellow foliage all year round
Contributed by @SylviaDavies
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Conifer
Latin name
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Old Gold'
type
Tree
family
Cupressaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
2.50 M
1.00 M
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Old Gold'
Junipers are coniferous plants which vary in size and shape from tall columnar trees, 40m tall, to low spreading shrubs. They have needle or scale-like leaves. 'Compressa' forms a dwarf compact column. One of the best of small conifers, with prickly, tightly packed grey-green leaves and neat upright growth. Perfect for a sunny open spot in a rock or gravel garden, it looks good in a container too. 'Old Gold' is a compact juniper shrub with deep bronzey-yellow foliage all year round
Planting young plants
From Late Autumn TO Early Winter
Conifers can be planted throughout the year, but it is best to plant them in the late autumn or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Most conifers are frost proof to an extent and hardy, so they will be able to establish well throughout cooler weather. They should be planted in full sun or partial shade, and are tolerant of most soil types, but will benefit from having compost or manure tilled into the soil prior to planting. Conifers also need decent draining, so do not plant them in very heavy clay soil or else you will risk drowning the plant. A hole no less than 1m across and 25cm deep should be dug when planting your conifer. Add organic material such as compost or manure to the hole, and fill it in carefully so that you don’t damage the roots.