JUNIPERUS X PFITZERIANA GLAUCA / BLUE PFITZER JUNIPER

JUNIPERUS X PFITZERIANA GLAUCA / BLUE PFITZER JUNIPER

Soft, Silvery-Blue Foliage with a Spreading Growth Habit
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Glauca,' commonly known as Blue Pfitzer Juniper, is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its beautiful silvery-blue foliage and graceful, spreading form. This low-maintenance, fast-growing shrub is perfect for ground cover, slopes, or as a specimen plant in your landscape. Its wide-spreading habit and soft, needle-like texture create a dense, attractive groundcover, while its striking blue color adds visual interest year-round.

Why Choose Blue Pfitzer Juniper?

Comparison: Compared to other junipers, ‘Glauca’ is known for its silvery-blue foliage, which provides a cooler tone to the landscape. It grows much wider than taller, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or as a filler in garden beds.

Companions: Pairs beautifully with other low-growing evergreens like creeping thyme or ground-hugging sedum, as well as shrubs such as Spirea or Roses for a mix of textures and colors.

Key Features:

• Silvery-Blue Foliage: Offers striking blue needles that maintain their color throughout the year, creating a cool-toned contrast in the landscape.
• Spreading Growth Habit: Forms a low, spreading ground cover, perfect for slopes, borders, or filling in garden beds.
• Low Maintenance: Highly adaptable, requiring minimal care and very little pruning, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
• Fast-Growing: Establishes quickly, filling in space and providing coverage or erosion control in a short amount of time.
• Cold-Hardy & Versatile: Tolerates a wide range of soil types and withstands cold temperatures, making it suitable for many climates.

Specifications:

• Mature Height: 45–60 cm tall
• Mature Width: 1.8–2.4 m wide
• Growth Rate: Fast (20–30 cm per year)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Zone 4–9

Blue Pfitzer Juniper is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a fast-growing, low-maintenance evergreen with unique silvery-blue foliage. Its spreading form makes it perfect for ground cover, slopes, or as a low hedge, while its beauty and resilience make it a standout feature in any landscape.