Sea of Gold Juniper

Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Monsan'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: A compact, evergreen shrub with feathery, yellow-gold foliage. It retains its gold color better than other junipers even deepening in the winter. Once established, it handles difficult soils and drought very well.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 3' tall x 4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green, Multicolored, Yellow

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Winter Interest
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter