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    RedCrocus Daub's Frosted Juniper Live Plant - Evergreen, Mounding Landscape Shrub, Full Sun, Zones 4-9 - Juniperus x pfitzeriana Daub's Frosted 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

    RedCrocus Daub's Frosted Juniper Live Plant - Evergreen, Mounding Landscape Shrub, Full Sun, Zones 4-9 - Juniperus x pfitzeriana Daub's Frosted 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

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    Juniperus Daubs Frosted

    Low, spreading juniper with luminous golden new growth over cool blue-green interiors — tough, drought-tolerant, and beautifully textural year-round.

    Evergreen icon Evergreen Sun icon Full Sun Zones icon Zones 4–9 Deer icon Deer Resistant Water icon Low Water

    Description

    Juniperus Daubs Frosted is a compact, mounding, and spreading juniper prized for its striking color contrast: fresh golden-yellow tips “frost” the plant’s outer surface, while the inner foliage remains a cool blue-green. The effect is luminous in full sun and persists through the seasons on this resilient, low-maintenance conifer. It’s superb on slopes, in rock gardens, and as a ground-hugging accent that weaves texture and year-round structure into modern landscapes. Salt, drought, and heat tolerant once established, it performs best in well-drained soils with abundant sunlight.

    Suggested Uses

    Groundcover & mass planting Foundation & front-of-border Rock and gravel gardens Slopes & erosion control Evergreen contrast & color echo Coastal & urban landscapes Large containers Xeriscaping Conifer & heather gardens

    Plant Details

    • Botanical name iconBotanical NameJuniperus Daubs Frosted (commonly sold as Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Daub’s Frosted’)
    • Common name iconCommon NameJuniperus Daubs Frosted; ‘Daub’s Frosted’ Juniper
    • Size & growth iconSize & GrowthMounding, spreading shrub: typically 2–3 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide (occasionally to 7 ft). Moderate spread, dense texture.
    • Hardiness zones iconHardiness ZonesUSDA Zones 4–9; cold-hardy and heat tolerant with adequate drainage.
    • Foliage type iconFoliage TypeEvergreen conifer; scale-like foliage. New growth golden-yellow, maturing to blue-green for a “frosted” look.
    • Bloom time iconBloom TimeNon-showy; junipers are wind-pollinated. May produce small berry-like cones on female plants.
    • Growth rate iconGrowth RateModerate; often 6–10 in of horizontal spread per year under good conditions.
    • Light requirements iconLight RequirementsFull sun (6+ hours) for best color and density; tolerates light shade with reduced gold tones.
    • Pollinators iconAttracts PollinatorsNo — wind-pollinated; not a nectar or pollen resource for bees/butterflies.
    • Indoor friendly iconIndoor FriendlyNot recommended for indoor growing; requires full sun and outdoor airflow.
    • Container friendly iconContainer FriendlyYes, in large, well-drained containers; provide winter root protection in cold climates.
    • Deer resistant iconDeer ResistantGenerally deer resistant; browse is uncommon.
    • Pet warning iconPet WarningFoliage/berries can cause mild GI upset if ingested; prickly texture may irritate. Supervise pets.
    • Fragrant iconFragrantResinous, juniper scent when foliage is rubbed or cut (not strongly fragrant in the air).
    • Cut flower iconCut FlowerNot a cut-flower plant; sprigs can be used for winter greens and textural arrangements.
    • Companion plants iconGrows Well WithGrows Well With Lavandula, Sedum, Salvia, Perovskia, Festuca glauca, Erica/Calluna, Spiraea, dwarf pines and spruces, ornamental grasses.

    Care Tips

    • Planting instructions iconPlanting InstructionsPlant in spring or early fall. Dig a hole 2–3× wider than the root ball and no deeper. Tease circling roots, set crown level with surrounding soil, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly to settle.
    • Soil moisture iconSoil MoistureKeep evenly moist the first growing season; then water deeply but infrequently. Drought tolerant once established; avoid chronically wet soils.
    • Soil type iconSoil TypeRequires well-drained soil; sandy or loamy mixes are ideal. Tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH. Improve drainage in heavy clay with grit and raised planting.
    • Humidity iconHumidityAverage outdoor humidity is fine. Ensure good air flow; avoid cramped, shaded sites that stay damp and encourage foliage blight.
    • Pruning iconPruning InstructionsMinimal pruning needed. Lightly tip-prune after new growth hardens (late spring) to shape. Remove dead/brown stems in late winter. Do not cut back into old, leafless wood—junipers won’t reliably resprout.
    • Winter care iconWinter CareHardy in Zones 4–9. Water deeply before the ground freezes. In exposed sites, a windbreak can reduce winter burn the first season. Insulate containers or move to a sheltered spot.
    • Planting depth iconPlanting DepthSet the top of the root ball level with or slightly above the surrounding soil. Mulch 2–3 in, keeping mulch 2 in away from the stems to prevent rot.
    • Fertilization iconFertilizationUsually unnecessary. If growth is weak on poor soils, apply a balanced, slow‑release conifer fertilizer in early spring at label rates. Avoid late-season nitrogen.
    • Special care iconSpecial CarePrioritize drainage and full sun. Avoid frequent overhead watering. Monitor for spider mites in hot, dry weather; prune out any blighted tips. Salt- and urban-tolerant once established.

    Tip: Best color and tightest habit occur in open, all-day sun with lean, well-drained soils. Space plants to allow air movement and reduce humidity around foliage.

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