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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

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') — so provide ample space for it to grow; botanically recognized as Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana'

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — botanically recognized as Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana'; reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10 feet wide

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — green hue which can take on a slightly bronze tint during the colder months

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — This plant demonstrates good drought tolerance once established

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — The plant sports an attractive; evergreen shrub with a graceful spreading form

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — reaching up to 5 feet in height and extending 10 feet wide

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — so provide ample space for it to grow

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — The Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana') is a robust; its dense, feathery foliage is a vibrant, image 51

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — Low maintenance and drought tolerant; providing year-round interest and excellent ground coverage in, image 55

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — it's ideal for rockeries and foundation plantings; adding a touch of winter interest to your outdoor space

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — it's ideal for rockeries and foundation plantings

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — irregular growth habit that conveys a natural; evergreen conifer widely praised for its resplendent foliage and

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — evergreen conifer widely praised for its resplendent foliage and hardy nature

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — Its dense, feathery foliage is a vibrant green with a soft texture, turning slightly bronze in winter; conifer

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — note that the Pfitzer Juniper can spread substantially

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — evergreen shrub with a graceful spreading form

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — These needles display a rich

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — evergreen shrub with a graceful spreading form; providing an extensive coverage that is ideal for use, image 52

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — Its dense, feathery foliage is a vibrant green with a soft texture, turning slightly bronze in, image 54

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — irregular growth habit that conveys a natural

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — This magnificent plant will not disappoint, offering year-round beauty and structure to your garden design; the

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — note that the Pfitzer Juniper can spread substantially; the Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus x 'Pfitzeriana') is a

Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — well-adapted to a variety of soil types; so provide ample space for it to grow

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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dav Sargsyan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Wilhelm Zimmerling PAR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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