Juniperus x media 'Carbery Gold' (Carbery Gold Pfitzer Juniper)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Species | x media |
| Cultivar | 'Carbery Gold' |
| Synonyms | Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Carbery Gold' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Juniperus x media is a cross between J. chinensis and J. sabina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
| Height | Up to 1 m |
| Spread | Up to 2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Juniperus x media 'Carbery Gold' is a low-lying, spreading, medium-sized coniferous shrub with bright yellow-green foliage. |
| Landscape | Can be used as a ground cover. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates chalky or sandy soils. Prune to control spread. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Needle-like, attractively yellow-green turning a more golden hue in winter. |
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