Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana Glauca'
Common Name: Blue Pfitzer juniper Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape wide spreading juniper with branches rising and arching outwards to form a loose, broad canopy; branch tips slightly weeping - gives a feathery, soft appearance Height 5' - 6' Spread 10'-15' (20') Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers well draining loam; tolerates most Hardiness hardy, all zones Morphology: Leaves tiny overlapping scales, distinctively silvery blue, pointed tips make foliage slightly prickly to the touch Flowers none Fruit none Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: large-scale filler or background mass, valued for its foliage color and spreading form; barrier plantings; slopes; not for use in small scale plantings Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak; avoid heavy watering, poorly drained soils Fertilizing balanced in spring, little required after established Pruning none, best if left alone; can be headed back when young Pests/Diseases scale, spider mite Special Conditions/Other hide all pruning cuts carefully for best appearance Origin: cultivar Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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