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

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