Juniperus chinesis Pfitzerana Nicks Compacta

Pfitzerana Nicks Compacta Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Pfitzeriana Nick’s Compacta’ — commonly called Nick’s Compacta juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense compact habit and rich green to blue-green foliage on layered, slightly arching branches. It forms a tight, low mound with a refined texture, offering the durability of Pfitzer junipers in a smaller, more controlled size.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, spreading, compact, mounded

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for foundation plantings, borders, slopes, rock gardens, and evergreen massing where a smaller Pfitzer type is desired.

Care: Plant in full sun for best density and foliage color. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Low Spreading, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No