Daub's Frosted Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinesnsis 'Daub's Frosted'
Planted 2020
This juniper is great for adding contrast to the garden. It stays small at maturity, growing to be 2'x4' at most. It is very hardy and adapts to various soils and climates. It is very drought tolerant.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ft. | 4 ft. | 4-9 | Slow | Low |
Leaf
Awl-shaped needles that are very prickly, foliage is yellow with blue-green tips.
Fruit
Dioecious; female cones are waxy and a silvery-blue color. Ripens in 2 years.
Flower
Male cones are yellow-brown to orange-brown. They shed pollen March through April.
Advantages
A small plant, eye-catching colors, adapts well to various soils and climates, hardy, and drought tolerant.
Disadvantages
Susceptible to phomposis, intolerant of overly wet soils.