Juniperus X Pfitzeriana 'Pfitzeriana Compacta'

Juniper Pfitzer Compacta

Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Pfitzeriana Compacta’ — a compact, spreading evergreen shrub with a low, mounded to arching form, valued for its dense medium-green foliage and reliable, adaptable nature. The fine-textured sprays form a full, tidy clump that stays more controlled than older Pfitzer types, making it useful in modern landscapes.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size: Width: 4–6 ft | Height: 2–3 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Low, mounded to spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Adaptable to most soils; prefers well-drained conditions; drought tolerant once established
Wildlife: Deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:


Dense green foliage provides dependable structure 🌿
More compact habit than traditional Pfitzer junipers
Excellent for foundations, borders, and mass plantings
Tough and adaptable to a wide range of conditions

Care:
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then minimal care is required. Prune lightly if shaping is desired, though it maintains a good natural form.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation Plant, Mass Planting, Specimen

Shape

Low Mounding, Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes