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Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana Compacta'
Common name:
compact Pfitzer Chinese juniper, Nick's Compact Chinese juniper
Family:
Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Synonym:
Juniperus × media 'Pfitzeriana Compacta', Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Nick's Compact'
Distribution:
Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Life form:
Evergreen shrub
Comments:
Literature has this compact evergreen shrub growing 21/2' in height with a spread to 6'. Observation shows growth is more likely 4' tall. White upper surface of needles give a gray-green cast to the plant. Use in groups or in the shrub border.
Links:
American Conifer Society Database
Locations
1:
LKV: CE15
(CE15)
• Accession: D2000-0485.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
LKV: CF16
(CF16)
• Accession: D2000-0485.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual