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Pfitzer Juniper (tree form)*
Juniperus x media 'Pfitzeriana (tree form)'
Height: 6 feet
Spread: 8 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3b
Description:
This medium sized sprawling shrub with widely arching
branches and slightly drooping tips is grafted to a
standard to raise it above the garden, excellent green
color; makes a spectacular garden accent or feature
element
Juniperus x media 'Pfitzeriana' (tree form)
Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder
Ornamental Features:
Pfitzer Juniper (tree form) has attractive grayish green foliage. The scale-like leaves are ornamentally
significant but remain grayish green through the winter. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. It
produces blue berries from late spring right through to late winter.
Landscape Attributes:
Pfitzer Juniper (tree form) is an evergreen dwarf tree, selected and trained to grow in a small tree-like
form with the primary plant grafted high atop a standard. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to
the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.
This is a relatively low maintenance dwarf tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of
extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor
of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Pfitzer Juniper (tree form) is ideal for use as a garden accent or patio feature, and is recommended for
the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Topiary
- General Garden Use
Plant Characteristics:
Pfitzer Juniper (tree form) will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It tends to be
leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing
perennials. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately
30 years.
This dwarf tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing
conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly
tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.
This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
* This is a 'special order' plant - contact store for details