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Pfitzer Juniper

Juniperus x pfitzeriana

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4aZone 9b

A hybrid juniper with fine, feathery blue-green foliage and a wide, spreading habit, popular for its low-maintenance character and year-round color. It is extremely drought-tolerant and widely used in xeriscaping and landscape design.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–6′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Horticultural hybrid (Juniperus chinensis × Juniperus sabina)

Function & Care

erosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
cutting, grafting

Notable Cultivars

'Gold Coast' is prized for golden foliage, while 'Blue Star' offers compact, silvery-blue growth; both are widely available cultivars known for ornamental appeal.