Family: Cupressaceae

Scientific Name: Juniperus chinensis Pfitzeriana

Common Name: Pfitzer Juniper

DescriptionA wide spreading medium height plant. Probably to large for any urban landscape.
Pronunciation(ju-NIP-er-us)(chi-NEN-sis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Coniferous
Hardiness Zone4-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage to dry
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowersdiocese and flowers are not ornamental
Fruitwhitish blue globose fleshy cones
Leavesscale-like, awl shaped green needles
Dimensions5 feet or taller and a spread of over 10 feet, forming a semi-upright spreading shrub. Too large for use around the foundation of houses.
Propagationcuttings
Native SiteMay have originated from a wild form found in the Ho Lan Shan Mountains of Inner Mongolia
Misc FactsNamed by the Spaeth Nursery of Germany for William Pfitzer. (syn. J. × pfitzeriana ‘Wilhelm Pfitzer)
Author's NotesAnother Juniper I have seen misused over the years. Looks nice n a 1-2 gallon pot, but in reality it is a sleeping giant. Quickly out growing its site.
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