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

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