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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') — evergreen shrub with a graceful spreading form; providing an extensive coverage that is ideal for use as a ground
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — providing an extensive coverage that is ideal for use as a ground cover; this magnificent plant will not
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — The plant sports an attractive
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — evergreen conifer widely praised for its resplendent foliage and hardy nature; this cultivar typically achieves a
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — and prefers well-draining soil conditions; these needles display a rich
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — This magnificent plant will not disappoint, offering year-round beauty and structure to your garden design
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — providing year-round interest and excellent ground coverage in USDA zones 4 through 9; this plant, image 57
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — providing year-round interest and excellent ground coverage in USDA zones 4 through 9; this plant demonstrates
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — adding a touch of winter interest to your outdoor space; and prefers well-draining soil conditions
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — green hue which can take on a slightly bronze tint during the colder months, image 38
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