Juniperus chinensis Pfitzeriana Aurea

Gold Fitzer Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Pfitzeriana Aurea’ — commonly called Golden Pfitzer juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its broad spreading habit and bright golden-yellow new growth that softens to yellow-green as the season progresses. Layered arching branches create a wide fountain-like mound, giving strong year-round texture and color in the landscape.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 8–12 ft
Height: 4–6 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Broad, spreading, arching

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for mass plantings, slopes, foundation plantings, and large evergreen borders. Golden foliage provides strong contrast with darker shrubs and conifers.

Care: Plant in full sun for strongest foliage color. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

8-12'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

SeaGreen

Fall color

White

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Shape

Arching, Wide Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes