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Pfitzer Juniper

Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana'

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Overview

The Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana') is a robust, evergreen shrub with a graceful spreading form, reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10 feet wide. Its dense, feathery foliage is a vibrant green with a soft texture, turning slightly bronze in winter. Low maintenance and drought tolerant, it's ideal for rockeries and foundation plantings, providing year-round interest and excellent ground coverage in USDA zones 4 through 9.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–9Type Conifer
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — These needles display a rich; it's ideal for rockeries and foundation plantings
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — The Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana') is a robust; its dense, feathery foliage is a vibrant green withPfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — and prefers well-draining soil conditionsPfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10 feet wide; well-adapted to a variety of soil typesPfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — botanically recognized as Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana'; reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10, image 58Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — conifer for full or halfPfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — This cultivar typically achieves a height of 5 to 6 feet while spreading outward to a commanding 6 to 8 feet+51

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer
Family
Cupressaceae

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Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — These needles display a rich; it's ideal for rockeries and foundation plantings
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — The Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana') is a robust; its dense, feathery foliage is a vibrant green with
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — and prefers well-draining soil conditions
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10 feet wide; well-adapted to a variety of soil types
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — botanically recognized as Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana'; reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10, image 58
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — conifer for full or half
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — This cultivar typically achieves a height of 5 to 6 feet while spreading outward to a commanding 6 to 8 feet
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day; low maintenance and drought tolerant
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — The Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana') is a robust
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — but it is also a hardy trooper
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — botanically recognized as Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana'
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — providing year-round interest and excellent ground coverage in USDA zones 4 through 9
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — Low maintenance and drought tolerant; providing year-round interest and excellent ground coverage in USDA zones 4
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — it's ideal for rockeries and foundation plantings; adding a touch of winter interest to your outdoor, image 56
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — Its dense, feathery foliage is a vibrant green with a soft texture, turning slightly bronze in winter
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — but it is also a hardy trooper; irregular growth habit that conveys a natural
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — conifer for full or half; note that the Pfitzer Juniper can spread substantially
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — well-adapted to a variety of soil types
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — Low maintenance and drought tolerant
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — This plant demonstrates good drought tolerance once established; requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — This cultivar typically achieves a height of 5 to 6 feet while spreading outward to a commanding 6 to 8 feet; but
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — adding a touch of winter interest to your outdoor space
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10 feet wide; well-adapted to a variety of soil types, image 53
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — providing an extensive coverage that is ideal for use as a ground cover
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