Botanical Name: Juniperus chinesis 'Pfitzeriana'
Common Name: Pfitzer juniper Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a spreading angular juniper, with arching branches to form a loose slightly weeping canopy – pale green coloring to foliage (neither silvery nor golden – the most popular sub-varieties) Height 5-6' Spread 10-15'(20') Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil prefers well-drained soils; tolerates most except wet clay Hardiness hardy (all zones); thrives in warm sunny habitats Morphology: Leaves tiny overlapping scales, pale green color; branches angular, weeping at tips – juvenile foliage sharp and prickly Flowers none Fruit none Propagation: hardwood cuttings in fall or winter Usage: an excellent large background or barrier plant, good in low maintenance areas, mixes well with other conifers, in rustic areas and large scale landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers deep, infrequent watering Fertilizing organic in fall when young; little needed after established Pruning none preferable; selectively head back if needed Pests/Diseases spider mites, juniper blight, root rot Special Conditions/Other do not shear Origin: East Asia Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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