Juniperus conferta ‘Golden Blue Pacific’

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Key characteristics

Family: Cupressaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Flower color: Non-flowering
Foliage color: Golden-yellow to blue-green, more golden in full sun
Bloom time: N/A (no prominent flowers)
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds and may attract some pollinators due to berries

Shrubs

Juniperus conferta ‘Golden Blue Pacific’

Golden Blue Pacific Juniper

Juniperus conferta 'Golden Blue Pacific' is a vibrant, spreading evergreen known for its striking foliage that transitions from soft blue-green to golden yellow, particularly in the cooler months. This dense, mat-forming juniper has needle-like leaves that are soft to the touch and provide year-round color and texture to the garden. While it doesn't produce notable flowers, its changing hues, especially the golden tones in fall and winter, create seasonal interest.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low

Bloom time

N/A (no prominent flowers)

Find this plant

Works well in

Waterwise Gardens
Rock Gardens
Slopes & Banks
Coastal Gardens

Companion plants

Abelias · Tufted hair grass · Stonecrop · Coneflower · Agastache · Blazing star

Design tip

Use ‘Golden Blue Pacific’ where its creeping habit can spread across open ground or cascade along a slope. The foliage shifts from soft blue-green to golden yellow, with its strongest golden tones developing in full sun and during the cooler months, providing year-round color and seasonal contrast.

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