Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Pfitzeriana Glauca'

Pfitzer's Hybrid Juniper

Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Pfitzeriana Glauca’ — a large, spreading evergreen shrub with a broad, arching mounded form, valued for its soft blue-green to gray-green foliage and vigorous growth. The fine-textured sprays create a layered, flowing habit that gives strong horizontal structure in the landscape.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size: Width: 8–12 ft | Height: 3–5 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Broad, arching, spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Adaptable to most soils; prefers well-drained conditions; drought tolerant once established
Wildlife: Deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:


Blue-green foliage provides cool color contrast 🌿
Large spreading habit ideal for mass plantings
Excellent for slopes, banks, and erosion control
Tough, vigorous, and adaptable

Care:
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then minimal care is needed. Prune as needed to control size or shape.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

3-5'

Width

8-12'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Teal

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Broad, Spreading

Bark

Exfoliating

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No