Juniperus × pfitzeriana Hetzii (Chinese Juniper)
Quite popular, Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Hetzii’ (Chinese Juniper) is a vigorous, spreading, evergreen shrub with vase-shaped, ascending branches clothed in silvery blue-green scale-like foliage that gives it a smooth touch. The foliage usually retains good color in winter.
Quite popular, Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Hetzii' (Chinese Juniper) is a vigorous, spreading, evergreen shrub with vase-shaped, ascending branches clothed in silvery blue-green scale-like foliage that gives it a smooth touch. The foliage usually retains good color in winter. Growing 6-8 in. per year (15-20 cm), this female selection produces small, round, blue-purple cones that are very ornamental. Valued for its decorative effect throughout the year, this showy Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant.
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) and 6 ft. wide (180 cm) after 10 years. 12-15 ft tall (360-450 cm) and 10-15 ft. wide (300-450 cm) at maturity.
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay soils. Drought tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet soils.
- Perfect as a specimen plant. Great for foundation plantings, or hedges.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Juniperus – Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 4' – 15' (120cm – 4.5m) |
| Spread | 6' – 15' (180cm – 4.5m) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |