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Juniperus × pfitzeriana | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Juniperus × pfitzeriana

Juniperus × pfitzeriana

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A spreading, male shrub with branches ascending at an angle of 45 degrees, gradually forming a flat-topped bush with tiered foliage. Diamond-shaped scale like, grey-green leaves, with free tips, lie flat along the shoots. Spherical fruit is initially dark purple, becoming paler later. Height 1.2m (4ft), spread 3m (10ft).

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil, including dry, chalky, or sandy soils, in full sun or light shade.

Pruning

pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed (tree/shrub). Remove seed from flesh as soon as ripe and sow in containers in a cold frame. Germination may take up to 5 years. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn.

Pests

May be susceptible to juniper scale, conifer aphid and webber moth caterpillars.

Diseases

May be susceptible to twig blight and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches.

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage Informal

Planting Places

GreenhousePond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years