Shrubs

Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Daub’s Frosted'

Daub’s Frosted juniper

Daub’s Frosted juniper is the golden plant in front; the green trained conifer behind it is separate. Photo: F. D. Richards / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Golden new tips contrast with older blue-green foliage on this low, spreading evergreen. The two-tone effect adds year-round interest to sunny banks and border edges. Give it plenty of width, and avoid sites where water collects around its roots.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 15 in. tall × 5 ft. wide
Water: Well-drained soil; avoid prolonged wetness
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9

Sizes & prices

#3$64.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Little pruning needed; keep cuts within leafy growth, not bare old wood.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Monrovia

American Conifer Society

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: F. D. Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Daub’s Frosted juniper is the golden plant in front; the green trained conifer behind it is separate. Photo: F. D. Richards / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Wikimedia 960 px thumbnail; no other edits.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.