Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 5 feet or more |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Needled Other: Retains yellow coloring throughout the winter. |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 2,491 (Expired) Goes Dormant |
Parentage: | Sport of: Pfitzeriana Aurea |
Child plants: | one child plant |