JUNIPERUS X PFITZERIANA GLAUCA / BLUE PFITZER JUNIPER
JUNIPERUS X PFITZERIANA GLAUCA / BLUE PFITZER JUNIPER
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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.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Different plants have different watering needs. Check the soil moisture by inserting your finger about an inch into the soil. If it feels dry, water the plant until the water drains from the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.
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