Juniperus Chinensis 'Pfitzeriana'

Juniper Pfitzer

Juniperus chinensis ‘Pfitzeriana’ — commonly called Pfitzer juniper — is a vigorous evergreen shrub valued for its broad spreading habit and arching branches covered in gray-green to blue-green foliage. Its layered growth creates a wide fountain-like mound, making it one of the most widely used junipers for durable evergreen massing and low-maintenance coverage.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 8–12 ft
Height: 5–7 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Broad, spreading, arching

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 mass plantings, slopes, foundation plantings, and large evergreen borders. Its broad habit makes it especially effective for covering larger areas.

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

5-7'

Width

8-12'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Hedge

Shape

Arching, Broad, Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes